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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.50, 1,997.25 and 510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.50, 1,997.25 and 510.02 is: 765.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.50 : 1,997.25 = 510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.50/1,997.25 = 510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.50x = 1,997.25 × 510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.50x = 1,018,640.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,640.53/1,331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.03

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