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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.01, 1,995.84 and 508.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.01, 1,995.84 and 508.35 is: 762.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.01 : 1,995.84 = 508.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.01/1,995.84 = 508.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.01x = 1,995.84 × 508.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.01x = 1,014,585.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,585.26/1,330.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.84

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