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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.36, 1,994.09 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.36, 1,994.09 and 508.28 is: 761.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.36 : 1,994.09 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.36/1,994.09 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.36x = 1,994.09 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.36x = 1,013,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,543.55/1,330.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.86

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