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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.68, 1,986.90 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.68, 1,986.90 and 350.75 is: 526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.68 : 1,986.90 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.68/1,986.90 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.68x = 1,986.90 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.68x = 696,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,895.24/1,324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.09

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