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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.87, 1,984.30 and 501.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.87, 1,984.30 and 501.53 is: 752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.87 : 1,984.30 = 501.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.87/1,984.30 = 501.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.87x = 1,984.30 × 501.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.87x = 995,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,174.80/1,322.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.29

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