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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.80, 1,999.52 and 511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.80, 1,999.52 and 511.06 is: 766.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.80 : 1,999.52 = 511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.80/1,999.52 = 511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.80x = 1,999.52 × 511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.80x = 1,021,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,874.69/1,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.71

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