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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.26, 1,983.15 and 912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.26, 1,983.15 and 912.24 is: 1,366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.26 : 1,983.15 = 912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.26/1,983.15 = 912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.26x = 1,983.15 × 912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.26x = 1,809,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,108.76/1,324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.13

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