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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.68, 1,970.90 and 1,320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.68, 1,970.90 and 1,320.36 is: 1,964.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.68 : 1,970.90 = 1,320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.68/1,970.90 = 1,320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.68x = 1,970.90 × 1,320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.68x = 2,602,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,290.92/1,324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.47

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