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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.16, 1,988.53 and 503.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.16, 1,988.53 and 503.54 is: 755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.16 : 1,988.53 = 503.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.16/1,988.53 = 503.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.16x = 1,988.53 × 503.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.16x = 1,001,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,304.40/1,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.61

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