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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.96, 2,149.32 and 567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.96, 2,149.32 and 567.04 is: 850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.96 : 2,149.32 = 567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.96/2,149.32 = 567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.96x = 2,149.32 × 567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.96x = 1,218,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,750.41/1,432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.51

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