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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.20, 1,999.74 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.20, 1,999.74 and 511.32 is: 766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.20 : 1,999.74 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.20/1,999.74 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.20x = 1,999.74 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.20x = 1,022,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,507.06/1,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.96

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