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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.36, 2,493.40 and 508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.36, 2,493.40 and 508 is: 761.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.36 : 2,493.40 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.36/2,493.40 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.36x = 2,493.40 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.36x = 1,266,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,647.20/1,662.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.96

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