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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.27, 1,997.69 and 510.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.27, 1,997.69 and 510.37 is: 765.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.27 : 1,997.69 = 510.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.27/1,997.69 = 510.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.27x = 1,997.69 × 510.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.27x = 1,019,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,561.05/1,332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.28

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