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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.13, 1,972.20 and 1,254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.13, 1,972.20 and 1,254.74 is: 1,868.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.13 : 1,972.20 = 1,254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.13/1,972.20 = 1,254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.13x = 1,972.20 × 1,254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.13x = 2,474,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,588.37/1,324.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.85

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