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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.76, 1,995.78 and 508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.76, 1,995.78 and 508.52 is: 762.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.76 : 1,995.78 = 508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.76/1,995.78 = 508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.76x = 1,995.78 × 508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.76x = 1,014,894.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,894.05/1,330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.64

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