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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.69, 1,987.14 and 400.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.69, 1,987.14 and 400.21 is: 600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.69 : 1,987.14 = 400.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.69/1,987.14 = 400.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.69x = 1,987.14 × 400.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.69x = 795,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,273.30/1,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.35

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