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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.71, 1,825.32 and 986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.71, 1,825.32 and 986.10 is: 1,359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.71 : 1,825.32 = 986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.71/1,825.32 = 986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.71x = 1,825.32 × 986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.71x = 1,799,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,933.99/1,323.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.76

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