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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.38, 1,985.97 and 707.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.38, 1,985.97 and 707.94 is: 1,061.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.38 : 1,985.97 = 707.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.38/1,985.97 = 707.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.38x = 1,985.97 × 707.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.38x = 1,405,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,947.60/1,324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.59

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