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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.88, 2,149.24 and 508.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.88, 2,149.24 and 508.40 is: 762.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.88 : 2,149.24 = 508.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.88/2,149.24 = 508.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.88x = 2,149.24 × 508.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.88x = 1,092,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,673.62/1,432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.57

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