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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.26, 1,994.72 and 507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.26, 1,994.72 and 507.60 is: 761.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.26 : 1,994.72 = 507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.26/1,994.72 = 507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.26x = 1,994.72 × 507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.26x = 1,012,517.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,517.33/1,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.72

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