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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.82, 1,999.52 and 511.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.82, 1,999.52 and 511.09 is: 766.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.82 : 1,999.52 = 511.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.82/1,999.52 = 511.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.82x = 1,999.52 × 511.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.82x = 1,021,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,938.45/1,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.75

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