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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.86, 2,149.34 and 508.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.86, 2,149.34 and 508.38 is: 762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.86 : 2,149.34 = 508.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.86/2,149.34 = 508.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.86x = 2,149.34 × 508.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.86x = 1,092,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,678.93/1,432.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.59

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