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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.59, 1,997.26 and 510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.59, 1,997.26 and 510.17 is: 764.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.59 : 1,997.26 = 510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.59/1,997.26 = 510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.59x = 1,997.26 × 510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.59x = 1,018,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,930.87/1,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.63

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