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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.63, 1,986.91 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.63, 1,986.91 and 350.74 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.63 : 1,986.91 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.63/1,986.91 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.63x = 1,986.91 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.63x = 696,888.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,888.81/1,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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