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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.02, 1,986.99 and 502.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.02, 1,986.99 and 502.87 is: 754.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.02 : 1,986.99 = 502.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.02/1,986.99 = 502.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.02x = 1,986.99 × 502.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.02x = 999,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,197.66/1,325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.10

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