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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.77, 1,993.17 and 507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.77, 1,993.17 and 507.12 is: 760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.77 : 1,993.17 = 507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.77/1,993.17 = 507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.77x = 1,993.17 × 507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.77x = 1,010,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,773.83/1,328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.69

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