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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.22, 1,997.93 and 510.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.22, 1,997.93 and 510.43 is: 765.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.22 : 1,997.93 = 510.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.22/1,997.93 = 510.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.22x = 1,997.93 × 510.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.22x = 1,019,793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,793.42/1,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.49

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