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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.87, 1,993.37 and 506.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.87, 1,993.37 and 506.99 is: 760.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.87 : 1,993.37 = 506.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.87/1,993.37 = 506.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.87x = 1,993.37 × 506.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.87x = 1,010,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,618.66/1,328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.51

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