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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.85, 1,993.34 and 507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.85, 1,993.34 and 507.02 is: 760.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.85 : 1,993.34 = 507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.85/1,993.34 = 507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.85x = 1,993.34 × 507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.85x = 1,010,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,654.55/1,328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.55

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