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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.76, 1,990.97 and 505.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.76, 1,990.97 and 505.10 is: 757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.76 : 1,990.97 = 505.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.76/1,990.97 = 505.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.76x = 1,990.97 × 505.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.76x = 1,005,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,636.42/1,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.97

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