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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.24, 1,994.88 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.24, 1,994.88 and 508.48 is: 762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.24 : 1,994.88 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.24/1,994.88 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.24x = 1,994.88 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.24x = 1,014,356.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,356.58/1,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.54

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