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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.15, 1,986.63 and 631.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.15, 1,986.63 and 631.70 is: 947.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.15 : 1,986.63 = 631.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.15/1,986.63 = 631.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.15x = 1,986.63 × 631.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.15x = 1,254,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,949.32/1,324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.74

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