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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.70, 1,993.04 and 506.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.70, 1,993.04 and 506.90 is: 760.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.70 : 1,993.04 = 506.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.70/1,993.04 = 506.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.70x = 1,993.04 × 506.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.70x = 1,010,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,271.98/1,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.35

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