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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.73, 1,988.60 and 504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.73, 1,988.60 and 504.39 is: 756.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.73 : 1,988.60 = 504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.73/1,988.60 = 504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.73x = 1,988.60 × 504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.73x = 1,003,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,029.95/1,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.59

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