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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.38, 2,493.42 and 508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.38, 2,493.42 and 508.14 is: 762.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.38 : 2,493.42 = 508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.38/2,493.42 = 508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.38x = 2,493.42 × 508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.38x = 1,267,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,006.44/1,662.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.16

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