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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.48, 1,995.05 and 508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.48, 1,995.05 and 508.44 is: 762.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.48 : 1,995.05 = 508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.48/1,995.05 = 508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.48x = 1,995.05 × 508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.48x = 1,014,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,363.22/1,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.98

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