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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.75, 1,986.07 and 502.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.75, 1,986.07 and 502.25 is: 753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.75 : 1,986.07 = 502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.75/1,986.07 = 502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.75x = 1,986.07 × 502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.75x = 997,503.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,503.66/1,323.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.54

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