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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.85, 1,986 and 502.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.85, 1,986 and 502.78 is: 754.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.85 : 1,986 = 502.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.85/1,986 = 502.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.85x = 1,986 × 502.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.85x = 998,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,521.08/1,323.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.26

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