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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.39, 1,986.62 and 446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.39, 1,986.62 and 446.92 is: 670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.39 : 1,986.62 = 446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.39/1,986.62 = 446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.39x = 1,986.62 × 446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.39x = 887,860.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,860.21/1,324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.39

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