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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.70, 1,994.55 and 507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.70, 1,994.55 and 507.55 is: 761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.70 : 1,994.55 = 507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.70/1,994.55 = 507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.70x = 1,994.55 × 507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.70x = 1,012,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,333.85/1,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.33

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