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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.47, 1,996.94 and 509.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.47, 1,996.94 and 509.55 is: 764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.47 : 1,996.94 = 509.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.47/1,996.94 = 509.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.47x = 1,996.94 × 509.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.47x = 1,017,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,534.56/1,331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.22

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