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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.63, 1,998 and 510.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.63, 1,998 and 510.21 is: 764.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.63 : 1,998 = 510.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.63/1,998 = 510.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.63x = 1,998 × 510.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.63x = 1,019,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,399.58/1,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.95

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