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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.72, 1,987.83 and 1,104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.72, 1,987.83 and 1,104.12 is: 1,658.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.72 : 1,987.83 = 1,104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.72/1,987.83 = 1,104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.72x = 1,987.83 × 1,104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.72x = 2,194,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,802.86/1,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.06

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