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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.75, 1,989.44 and 504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.75, 1,989.44 and 504.40 is: 756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.75 : 1,989.44 = 504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.75/1,989.44 = 504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.75x = 1,989.44 × 504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.75x = 1,003,463.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,463.59/1,326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.33

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