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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.72, 1,998.32 and 510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.72, 1,998.32 and 510.48 is: 765.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.72 : 1,998.32 = 510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.72/1,998.32 = 510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.72x = 1,998.32 × 510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.72x = 1,020,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,102.39/1,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.43

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