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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.69, 1,987.03 and 412.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.69, 1,987.03 and 412.69 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.69 : 1,987.03 = 412.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.69/1,987.03 = 412.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.69x = 1,987.03 × 412.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.69x = 820,022.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,022.96/1,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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