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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.01, 1,984.19 and 1,150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.01, 1,984.19 and 1,150.26 is: 1,723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.01 : 1,984.19 = 1,150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.01/1,984.19 = 1,150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.01x = 1,984.19 × 1,150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.01x = 2,282,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,328.64/1,324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.81

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