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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.69, 1,987.04 and 555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.69, 1,987.04 and 555.19 is: 832.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.69 : 1,987.04 = 555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.69/1,987.04 = 555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.69x = 1,987.04 × 555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.69x = 1,103,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,176.99/1,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.78

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