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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.68, 1,993.44 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.68, 1,993.44 and 507.52 is: 760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.68 : 1,993.44 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.68/1,993.44 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.68x = 1,993.44 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.68x = 1,011,710.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,710.67/1,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.87

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