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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.32, 2,496.32 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.32, 2,496.32 and 510 is: 764.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.32 : 2,496.32 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.32/2,496.32 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.32x = 2,496.32 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.32x = 1,273,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,123.20/1,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.95

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