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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.20, 1,999.52 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.20, 1,999.52 and 511.20 is: 766.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.20 : 1,999.52 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.20/1,999.52 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.20x = 1,999.52 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.20x = 1,022,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,154.62/1,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.69

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