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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.89, 1,994.68 and 508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.89, 1,994.68 and 508.14 is: 762.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.89 : 1,994.68 = 508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.89/1,994.68 = 508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.89x = 1,994.68 × 508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.89x = 1,013,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,581.68/1,329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.16

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