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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.69, 1,985.54 and 501.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.69, 1,985.54 and 501.89 is: 752.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.69 : 1,985.54 = 501.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.69/1,985.54 = 501.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.69x = 1,985.54 × 501.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.69x = 996,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,510.23/1,323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.83

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