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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.54, 1,987.83 and 504.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.54, 1,987.83 and 504.03 is: 755.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.54 : 1,987.83 = 504.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.54/1,987.83 = 504.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.54x = 1,987.83 × 504.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.54x = 1,001,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,925.95/1,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.87

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