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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.82, 1,999.40 and 511.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.82, 1,999.40 and 511.33 is: 767.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.82 : 1,999.40 = 511.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.82/1,999.40 = 511.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.82x = 1,999.40 × 511.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.82x = 1,022,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,341.68/1,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.05

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