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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.75, 1,999.43 and 511.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.75, 1,999.43 and 511.41 is: 767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.75 : 1,999.43 = 511.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.75/1,999.43 = 511.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.75x = 1,999.43 × 511.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.75x = 1,022,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,525.94/1,332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.23

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