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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.83, 1,995.03 and 508.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.83, 1,995.03 and 508.59 is: 762.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.83 : 1,995.03 = 508.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.83/1,995.03 = 508.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.83x = 1,995.03 × 508.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.83x = 1,014,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,652.31/1,330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.42

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