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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.22, 2,149.21 and 508.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.22, 2,149.21 and 508.47 is: 762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.22 : 2,149.21 = 508.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.22/2,149.21 = 508.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.22x = 2,149.21 × 508.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.22x = 1,092,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,808.81/1,433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.49

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