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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.65, 1,984.13 and 501.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.65, 1,984.13 and 501.53 is: 752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.65 : 1,984.13 = 501.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.65/1,984.13 = 501.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.65x = 1,984.13 × 501.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.65x = 995,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,098.21/1,322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.35

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