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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.34, 1,988.02 and 503.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.34, 1,988.02 and 503.62 is: 755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.34 : 1,988.02 = 503.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.34/1,988.02 = 503.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.34x = 1,988.02 × 503.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.34x = 1,001,206.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,206.63/1,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.43

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