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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.17, 1,985.31 and 621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.17, 1,985.31 and 621.14 is: 931.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.17 : 1,985.31 = 621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.17/1,985.31 = 621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.17x = 1,985.31 × 621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.17x = 1,233,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,145.53/1,324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.26

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