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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.21, 1,986.41 and 350.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.21, 1,986.41 and 350.29 is: 525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.21 : 1,986.41 = 350.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.21/1,986.41 = 350.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.21x = 1,986.41 × 350.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.21x = 695,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,819.56/1,324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.46

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