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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.60, 1,999.98 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.60, 1,999.98 and 511.80 is: 767.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.60 : 1,999.98 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.60/1,999.98 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.60x = 1,999.98 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.60x = 1,023,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,589.76/1,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.54

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