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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.70, 1,996.04 and 508.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.70, 1,996.04 and 508.90 is: 763.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.70 : 1,996.04 = 508.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.70/1,996.04 = 508.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.70x = 1,996.04 × 508.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.70x = 1,015,784.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,784.76/1,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.35

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