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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.89, 1,986.52 and 674.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.89, 1,986.52 and 674.63 is: 1,012.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.89 : 1,986.52 = 674.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.89/1,986.52 = 674.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.89x = 1,986.52 × 674.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.89x = 1,340,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,165.99/1,323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.29

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