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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.33, 1,983.80 and 501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.33, 1,983.80 and 501.39 is: 751.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.33 : 1,983.80 = 501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.33/1,983.80 = 501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.33x = 1,983.80 × 501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.33x = 994,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,654.98/1,323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.63

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