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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.84, 1,998.14 and 510.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.84, 1,998.14 and 510.18 is: 765.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.84 : 1,998.14 = 510.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.84/1,998.14 = 510.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.84x = 1,998.14 × 510.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.84x = 1,019,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,411.07/1,331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.42

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