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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.68, 2,078.77 and 508.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.68, 2,078.77 and 508.57 is: 762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.68 : 2,078.77 = 508.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.68/2,078.77 = 508.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.68x = 2,078.77 × 508.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.68x = 1,057,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,200.06/1,386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.40

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