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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.32, 1,994.43 and 507.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.32, 1,994.43 and 507.71 is: 761.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.32 : 1,994.43 = 507.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.32/1,994.43 = 507.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.32x = 1,994.43 × 507.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.32x = 1,012,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,598.95/1,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.74

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