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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.52, 1,976.77 and 1,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.52, 1,976.77 and 1,289.96 is: 1,925.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.52 : 1,976.77 = 1,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.52/1,976.77 = 1,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.52x = 1,976.77 × 1,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.52x = 2,549,954.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,954.23/1,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.19

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