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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.50, 1,999.06 and 510.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.50, 1,999.06 and 510.75 is: 766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.50 : 1,999.06 = 510.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.50/1,999.06 = 510.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.50x = 1,999.06 × 510.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.50x = 1,021,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,018.62/1,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.25

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