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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.11, 1,998.31 and 511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.11, 1,998.31 and 511.07 is: 766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.11 : 1,998.31 = 511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.11/1,998.31 = 511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.11x = 1,998.31 × 511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.11x = 1,021,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,280.01/1,332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.66

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