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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.06, 1,986.62 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.06, 1,986.62 and 502.56 is: 754.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.06 : 1,986.62 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.06/1,986.62 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.06x = 1,986.62 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.06x = 998,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,393.23/1,324.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.04

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