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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.58, 1,985.10 and 501.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.58, 1,985.10 and 501.57 is: 752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.58 : 1,985.10 = 501.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.58/1,985.10 = 501.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.58x = 1,985.10 × 501.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.58x = 995,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,666.61/1,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.25

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