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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.68, 1,983.82 and 500.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.68, 1,983.82 and 500.53 is: 750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.68 : 1,983.82 = 500.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.68/1,983.82 = 500.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.68x = 1,983.82 × 500.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.68x = 992,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,961.42/1,322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.72

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