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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.74, 1,984.13 and 501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.74, 1,984.13 and 501.40 is: 752.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.74 : 1,984.13 = 501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.74/1,984.13 = 501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.74x = 1,984.13 × 501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.74x = 994,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,844.04/1,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.11

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