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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.46, 1,993.34 and 507.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.46, 1,993.34 and 507.30 is: 761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.46 : 1,993.34 = 507.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.46/1,993.34 = 507.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.46x = 1,993.34 × 507.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.46x = 1,011,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,221.38/1,328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.20

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