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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.84, 1,995.14 and 508.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.84, 1,995.14 and 508.18 is: 762.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.84 : 1,995.14 = 508.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.84/1,995.14 = 508.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.84x = 1,995.14 × 508.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.84x = 1,013,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,890.25/1,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.42

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