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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.83, 1,998.56 and 510.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.83, 1,998.56 and 510.19 is: 765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.83 : 1,998.56 = 510.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.83/1,998.56 = 510.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.83x = 1,998.56 × 510.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.83x = 1,019,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,645.33/1,331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.60

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