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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.40, 1,986.60 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.40, 1,986.60 and 350.51 is: 525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.40 : 1,986.60 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.40/1,986.60 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.40x = 1,986.60 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.40x = 696,313.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,313.23/1,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.76

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