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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.41, 1,996.93 and 509.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.41, 1,996.93 and 509.89 is: 764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.41 : 1,996.93 = 509.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.41/1,996.93 = 509.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.41x = 1,996.93 × 509.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.41x = 1,018,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,214.64/1,331.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.76

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