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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.10, 1,998.24 and 510.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.10, 1,998.24 and 510.27 is: 765.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.10 : 1,998.24 = 510.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.10/1,998.24 = 510.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.10x = 1,998.24 × 510.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.10x = 1,019,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,641.92/1,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.44

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