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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.49, 1,994.49 and 508.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.49, 1,994.49 and 508.82 is: 762.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.49 : 1,994.49 = 508.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.49/1,994.49 = 508.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.49x = 1,994.49 × 508.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.49x = 1,014,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,826.43/1,330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.74

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