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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.37, 1,983.33 and 500.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.37, 1,983.33 and 500.42 is: 750.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.37 : 1,983.33 = 500.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.37/1,983.33 = 500.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.37x = 1,983.33 × 500.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.37x = 992,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,502.96/1,322.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.55

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