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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.48, 1,986.52 and 350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.48, 1,986.52 and 350.62 is: 525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.48 : 1,986.52 = 350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.48/1,986.52 = 350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.48x = 1,986.52 × 350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.48x = 696,513.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,513.64/1,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.88

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