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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.16, 1,994.76 and 508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.16, 1,994.76 and 508.02 is: 761.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.16 : 1,994.76 = 508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.16/1,994.76 = 508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.16x = 1,994.76 × 508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.16x = 1,013,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,377.98/1,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.85

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