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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.16, 1,986.26 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.16, 1,986.26 and 350.40 is: 525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.16 : 1,986.26 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.16/1,986.26 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.16x = 1,986.26 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.16x = 695,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,985.50/1,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.61

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