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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.33, 1,996.93 and 509.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.33, 1,996.93 and 509.54 is: 764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.33 : 1,996.93 = 509.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.33/1,996.93 = 509.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.33x = 1,996.93 × 509.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.33x = 1,017,519.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,519.43/1,331.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.29

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