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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.99, 1,824.53 and 1,006.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.99, 1,824.53 and 1,006.81 is: 1,389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.99 : 1,824.53 = 1,006.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.99/1,824.53 = 1,006.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.99x = 1,824.53 × 1,006.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.99x = 1,836,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,945.45/1,321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.53

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