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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.37, 1,988.35 and 503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.37, 1,988.35 and 503.66 is: 755.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.37 : 1,988.35 = 503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.37/1,988.35 = 503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.37x = 1,988.35 × 503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.37x = 1,001,452.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,452.36/1,325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.60

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