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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.62, 1,995.03 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.62, 1,995.03 and 508.28 is: 762.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.62 : 1,995.03 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.62/1,995.03 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.62x = 1,995.03 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.62x = 1,014,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,023.87/1,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.64

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