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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.02, 1,994.37 and 508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.02, 1,994.37 and 508.26 is: 762.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.02 : 1,994.37 = 508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.02/1,994.37 = 508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.02x = 1,994.37 × 508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.02x = 1,013,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,658.50/1,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.14

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