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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.49, 1,994.91 and 508.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.49, 1,994.91 and 508.29 is: 762.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.49 : 1,994.91 = 508.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.49/1,994.91 = 508.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.49x = 1,994.91 × 508.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.49x = 1,013,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,992.80/1,329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.69

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