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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.48, 1,994.22 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.48, 1,994.22 and 508.01 is: 762.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.48 : 1,994.22 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.48/1,994.22 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.48x = 1,994.22 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.48x = 1,013,073.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,073.73/1,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.01

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