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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.17, 1,992.80 and 506.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.17, 1,992.80 and 506.75 is: 759.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.17 : 1,992.80 = 506.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.17/1,992.80 = 506.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.17x = 1,992.80 × 506.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.17x = 1,009,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,842.70/1,329.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.76

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