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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.30, 2,954.10 and 508.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.30, 2,954.10 and 508.45 is: 762.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.30 : 2,954.10 = 508.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.30/2,954.10 = 508.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.30x = 2,954.10 × 508.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.30x = 1,502,012.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,012.15/1,969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.71

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