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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.41, 1,984.86 and 501.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.41, 1,984.86 and 501.41 is: 752.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.41 : 1,984.86 = 501.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.41/1,984.86 = 501.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.41x = 1,984.86 × 501.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.41x = 995,233.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,233.61/1,323.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.02

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