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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.47, 1,985.95 and 502.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.47, 1,985.95 and 502.22 is: 753.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.47 : 1,985.95 = 502.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.47/1,985.95 = 502.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.47x = 1,985.95 × 502.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.47x = 997,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,383.81/1,324.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.04

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