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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.62, 1,982.02 and 500.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.62, 1,982.02 and 500.07 is: 749.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.62 : 1,982.02 = 500.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.62/1,982.02 = 500.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.62x = 1,982.02 × 500.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.62x = 991,148.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,148.74/1,321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.95

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