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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.49, 1,999.41 and 511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.49, 1,999.41 and 511.30 is: 767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.49 : 1,999.41 = 511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.49/1,999.41 = 511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.49x = 1,999.41 × 511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.49x = 1,022,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,298.33/1,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.21

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