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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.62, 1,998.04 and 510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.62, 1,998.04 and 510.28 is: 765.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.62 : 1,998.04 = 510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.62/1,998.04 = 510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.62x = 1,998.04 × 510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.62x = 1,019,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,559.85/1,331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.65

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