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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.27, 1,993.92 and 507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.27, 1,993.92 and 507.59 is: 761.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.27 : 1,993.92 = 507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.27/1,993.92 = 507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.27x = 1,993.92 × 507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.27x = 1,012,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,089.87/1,329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.39

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