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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.94, 1,983.15 and 500.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.94, 1,983.15 and 500.97 is: 750.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.94 : 1,983.15 = 500.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.94/1,983.15 = 500.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.94x = 1,983.15 × 500.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.94x = 993,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,498.66/1,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.98

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