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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.28, 1,997.46 and 509.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.28, 1,997.46 and 509.94 is: 765.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.28 : 1,997.46 = 509.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.28/1,997.46 = 509.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.28x = 1,997.46 × 509.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.28x = 1,018,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,584.75/1,331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.12

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