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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.39, 2,150.21 and 508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.39, 2,150.21 and 508.72 is: 763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.39 : 2,150.21 = 508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.39/2,150.21 = 508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.39x = 2,150.21 × 508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.39x = 1,093,854.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,854.83/1,433.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.12

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