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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.32, 1,997.10 and 510.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.32, 1,997.10 and 510.38 is: 765.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.32 : 1,997.10 = 510.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.32/1,997.10 = 510.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.32x = 1,997.10 × 510.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.32x = 1,019,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,279.90/1,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.04

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