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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.75, 1,994.52 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.75, 1,994.52 and 508.01 is: 761.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.75 : 1,994.52 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.75/1,994.52 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.75x = 1,994.52 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.75x = 1,013,228.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,228.04/1,329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.97

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