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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.98, 1,994.76 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.98, 1,994.76 and 508.28 is: 762.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.98 : 1,994.76 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.98/1,994.76 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.98x = 1,994.76 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.98x = 1,013,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,896.61/1,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.34

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