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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.93, 1,994.13 and 507.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.93, 1,994.13 and 507.33 is: 760.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.93 : 1,994.13 = 507.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.93/1,994.13 = 507.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.93x = 1,994.13 × 507.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.93x = 1,011,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,681.97/1,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.70

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