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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.94, 1,992.14 and 506.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.94, 1,992.14 and 506.98 is: 759.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.94 : 1,992.14 = 506.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.94/1,992.14 = 506.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.94x = 1,992.14 × 506.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.94x = 1,009,975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,975.14/1,328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.99

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