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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.52, 1,997.49 and 510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.52, 1,997.49 and 510.16 is: 764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.52 : 1,997.49 = 510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.52/1,997.49 = 510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.52x = 1,997.49 × 510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.52x = 1,019,039.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,039.50/1,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.75

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