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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.73, 1,982.52 and 500.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.73, 1,982.52 and 500.45 is: 750.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.73 : 1,982.52 = 500.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.73/1,982.52 = 500.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.73x = 1,982.52 × 500.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.73x = 992,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,142.22/1,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.07

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