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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.72, 1,994.80 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.72, 1,994.80 and 508.48 is: 762.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.72 : 1,994.80 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.72/1,994.80 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.72x = 1,994.80 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.72x = 1,014,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,315.90/1,330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.23

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