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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.68, 1,987.22 and 502.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.68, 1,987.22 and 502.93 is: 754.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.68 : 1,987.22 = 502.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.68/1,987.22 = 502.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.68x = 1,987.22 × 502.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.68x = 999,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,432.55/1,324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.47

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