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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.07, 1,983.20 and 500.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.07, 1,983.20 and 500.98 is: 750.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.07 : 1,983.20 = 500.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.07/1,983.20 = 500.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.07x = 1,983.20 × 500.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.07x = 993,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,543.54/1,323.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.94

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