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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.30, 1,984.25 and 501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.30, 1,984.25 and 501.26 is: 752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.30 : 1,984.25 = 501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.30/1,984.25 = 501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.30x = 1,984.25 × 501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.30x = 994,630.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,630.41/1,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.20

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