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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.73, 1,988.61 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.73, 1,988.61 and 504.24 is: 756.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.73 : 1,988.61 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.73/1,988.61 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.73x = 1,988.61 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.73x = 1,002,736.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,736.71/1,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.37

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