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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.82, 1,998.69 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.82, 1,998.69 and 510.30 is: 765.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.82 : 1,998.69 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.82/1,998.69 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.82x = 1,998.69 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.82x = 1,019,931.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,931.51/1,331.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.82

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