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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.82, 1,989.50 and 504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.82, 1,989.50 and 504.68 is: 757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.82 : 1,989.50 = 504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.82/1,989.50 = 504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.82x = 1,989.50 × 504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.82x = 1,004,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,060.86/1,325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.31

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