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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.11, 2,953.80 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.11, 2,953.80 and 508.28 is: 762.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.11 : 2,953.80 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.11/2,953.80 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.11x = 2,953.80 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.11x = 1,501,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,342.70/1,969.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.45

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