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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.36, 2,954.04 and 508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.36, 2,954.04 and 508.52 is: 762.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.36 : 2,954.04 = 508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.36/2,954.04 = 508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.36x = 2,954.04 × 508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.36x = 1,502,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,188.42/1,969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.78

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