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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.15, 1,986.94 and 503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.15, 1,986.94 and 503.48 is: 754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.15 : 1,986.94 = 503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.15/1,986.94 = 503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.15x = 1,986.94 × 503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.15x = 1,000,382.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,382.03/1,325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.92

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