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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.82, 1,983.78 and 500.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.82, 1,983.78 and 500.94 is: 751.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.82 : 1,983.78 = 500.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.82/1,983.78 = 500.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.82x = 1,983.78 × 500.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.82x = 993,754.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,754.75/1,322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.24

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