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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.10, 1,982.34 and 500.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.10, 1,982.34 and 500.04 is: 749.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.10 : 1,982.34 = 500.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.10/1,982.34 = 500.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.10x = 1,982.34 × 500.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.10x = 991,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,249.29/1,322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.75

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