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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.96, 1,982.70 and 500.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.96, 1,982.70 and 500.20 is: 750.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.96 : 1,982.70 = 500.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.96/1,982.70 = 500.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.96x = 1,982.70 × 500.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.96x = 991,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,746.54/1,321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.21

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