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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.55, 1,986.68 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.55, 1,986.68 and 350.73 is: 526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.55 : 1,986.68 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.55/1,986.68 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.55x = 1,986.68 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.55x = 696,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,787.18/1,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.05

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