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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.26, 1,984.65 and 501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.26, 1,984.65 and 501.26 is: 751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.26 : 1,984.65 = 501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.26/1,984.65 = 501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.26x = 1,984.65 × 501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.26x = 994,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,833.42/1,323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.80

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