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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.47, 1,989.65 and 504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.47, 1,989.65 and 504.71 is: 757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.47 : 1,989.65 = 504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.47/1,989.65 = 504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.47x = 1,989.65 × 504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.47x = 1,004,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,195.03/1,326.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.05

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