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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.64, 1,987.34 and 447.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.64, 1,987.34 and 447.21 is: 670.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.64 : 1,987.34 = 447.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.64/1,987.34 = 447.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.64x = 1,987.34 × 447.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.64x = 888,756.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,756.09/1,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.94

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