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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.06, 2,077.74 and 508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.06, 2,077.74 and 508.02 is: 761.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.06 : 2,077.74 = 508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.06/2,077.74 = 508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.06x = 2,077.74 × 508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.06x = 1,055,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,533.47/1,386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.54

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