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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.58, 1,983.60 and 500.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.58, 1,983.60 and 500.57 is: 750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.58 : 1,983.60 = 500.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.58/1,983.60 = 500.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.58x = 1,983.60 × 500.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.58x = 992,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,930.65/1,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.75

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