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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.85, 1,994.36 and 507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.85, 1,994.36 and 507.24 is: 761.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.85 : 1,994.36 = 507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.85/1,994.36 = 507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.85x = 1,994.36 × 507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.85x = 1,011,616.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,616.63/1,328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.27

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