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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.55, 1,990.75 and 506.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.55, 1,990.75 and 506.38 is: 758.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.55 : 1,990.75 = 506.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.55/1,990.75 = 506.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.55x = 1,990.75 × 506.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.55x = 1,008,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,075.99/1,328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.78

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