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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.63, 2,150.13 and 509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.63, 2,150.13 and 509.22 is: 763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.63 : 2,150.13 = 509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.63/2,150.13 = 509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.63x = 2,150.13 × 509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.63x = 1,094,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,889.20/1,433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.72

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