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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.02, 1,987.24 and 675.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.02, 1,987.24 and 675.22 is: 1,013.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.02 : 1,987.24 = 675.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.02/1,987.24 = 675.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.02x = 1,987.24 × 675.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.02x = 1,341,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,824.19/1,324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.45

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