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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.68, 1,985.04 and 501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.68, 1,985.04 and 501.16 is: 752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.68 : 1,985.04 = 501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.68/1,985.04 = 501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.68x = 1,985.04 × 501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.68x = 994,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,822.65/1,322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.13

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