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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.89, 2,148.78 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.89, 2,148.78 and 508.28 is: 762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.89 : 2,148.78 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.89/2,148.78 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.89x = 2,148.78 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.89x = 1,092,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,181.90/1,432.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.22

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