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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.04, 1,988.58 and 504.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.04, 1,988.58 and 504.53 is: 756.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.04 : 1,988.58 = 504.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.04/1,988.58 = 504.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.04x = 1,988.58 × 504.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.04x = 1,003,298.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,298.27/1,326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.61

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