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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.39, 1,988.81 and 504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.39, 1,988.81 and 504.14 is: 755.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.39 : 1,988.81 = 504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.39/1,988.81 = 504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.39x = 1,988.81 × 504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.39x = 1,002,626.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,626.21/1,326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.91

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