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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.80, 1,998.02 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.80, 1,998.02 and 510.06 is: 765.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.80 : 1,998.02 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.80/1,998.02 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.80x = 1,998.02 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.80x = 1,019,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,110.08/1,331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.21

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