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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.41, 1,984.23 and 1,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.41, 1,984.23 and 1,246.32 is: 1,867.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.41 : 1,984.23 = 1,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.41/1,984.23 = 1,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.41x = 1,984.23 × 1,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.41x = 2,472,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,985.53/1,324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.24

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