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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.04, 2,149.16 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.04, 2,149.16 and 508.48 is: 762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.04 : 2,149.16 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.04/2,149.16 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.04x = 2,149.16 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.04x = 1,092,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,804.88/1,433.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.58

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