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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.66, 1,987.68 and 503.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.66, 1,987.68 and 503.99 is: 755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.66 : 1,987.68 = 503.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.66/1,987.68 = 503.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.66x = 1,987.68 × 503.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.66x = 1,001,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,760.90/1,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.67

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