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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.72, 1,999.20 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.72, 1,999.20 and 510.72 is: 766.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.72 : 1,999.20 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.72/1,999.20 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.72x = 1,999.20 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.72x = 1,021,031.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,031.42/1,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.13

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