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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.01, 1,985.98 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.01, 1,985.98 and 350.12 is: 525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.01 : 1,985.98 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.01/1,985.98 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.01x = 1,985.98 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.01x = 695,335.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,335.41/1,324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.17

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