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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.40, 1,993.51 and 507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.40, 1,993.51 and 507.36 is: 761.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.40 : 1,993.51 = 507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.40/1,993.51 = 507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.40x = 1,993.51 × 507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.40x = 1,011,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,435.34/1,328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.39

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