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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.72, 1,997.64 and 509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.72, 1,997.64 and 509.72 is: 764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.72 : 1,997.64 = 509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.72/1,997.64 = 509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.72x = 1,997.64 × 509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.72x = 1,018,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,237.06/1,331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.60

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