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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.58, 1,986.04 and 674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.58, 1,986.04 and 674.32 is: 1,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.58 : 1,986.04 = 674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.58/1,986.04 = 674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.58x = 1,986.04 × 674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.58x = 1,339,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,226.49/1,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.82

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