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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.13, 1,994.52 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.13, 1,994.52 and 507.80 is: 761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.13 : 1,994.52 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.13/1,994.52 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.13x = 1,994.52 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.13x = 1,012,817.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,817.26/1,330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.44

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