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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.10, 2,149.55 and 508.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.10, 2,149.55 and 508.53 is: 762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.10 : 2,149.55 = 508.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.10/2,149.55 = 508.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.10x = 2,149.55 × 508.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.10x = 1,093,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,116.92/1,433.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.77

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