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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.70, 1,994.88 and 508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.70, 1,994.88 and 508.04 is: 762.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.70 : 1,994.88 = 508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.70/1,994.88 = 508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.70x = 1,994.88 × 508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.70x = 1,013,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,468.86/1,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.18

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