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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.52, 1,986.80 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.52, 1,986.80 and 350.64 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.52 : 1,986.80 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.52/1,986.80 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.52x = 1,986.80 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.52x = 696,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,651.55/1,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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