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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.11, 1,998.30 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.11, 1,998.30 and 511.08 is: 766.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.11 : 1,998.30 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.11/1,998.30 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.11x = 1,998.30 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.11x = 1,021,291.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,291.16/1,332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.67

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