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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.67, 1,989.65 and 504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.67, 1,989.65 and 504.50 is: 756.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.67 : 1,989.65 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.67/1,989.65 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.67x = 1,989.65 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.67x = 1,003,769.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,769.74/1,326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.61

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