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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.52, 1,983.24 and 500.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.52, 1,983.24 and 500.37 is: 750.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.52 : 1,983.24 = 500.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.52/1,983.24 = 500.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.52x = 1,983.24 × 500.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.52x = 992,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,353.80/1,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.35

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