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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.58, 1,989.93 and 504.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.58, 1,989.93 and 504.91 is: 757.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.58 : 1,989.93 = 504.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.58/1,989.93 = 504.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.58x = 1,989.93 × 504.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.58x = 1,004,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,739.94/1,326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.39

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