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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.28, 1,985.74 and 706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.28, 1,985.74 and 706.44 is: 1,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.28 : 1,985.74 = 706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.28/1,985.74 = 706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.28x = 1,985.74 × 706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.28x = 1,402,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,806.17/1,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.30

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