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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.77, 1,983.02 and 500.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.77, 1,983.02 and 500.06 is: 750.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.77 : 1,983.02 = 500.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.77/1,983.02 = 500.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.77x = 1,983.02 × 500.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.77x = 991,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,620.28/1,321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.22

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