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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.15, 1,983.38 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.15, 1,983.38 and 501.03 is: 751.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.15 : 1,983.38 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.15/1,983.38 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.15x = 1,983.38 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.15x = 993,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,730.38/1,322.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.60

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