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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.31, 1,993.88 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.31, 1,993.88 and 507.66 is: 761.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.31 : 1,993.88 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.31/1,993.88 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.31x = 1,993.88 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.31x = 1,012,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,213.12/1,329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.46

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