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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.05, 1,982.51 and 500.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.05, 1,982.51 and 500.88 is: 750.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.05 : 1,982.51 = 500.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.05/1,982.51 = 500.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.05x = 1,982.51 × 500.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.05x = 992,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,997.10/1,323.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.54

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