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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.70, 1,985.32 and 631.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.70, 1,985.32 and 631.59 is: 946.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.70 : 1,985.32 = 631.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.70/1,985.32 = 631.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.70x = 1,985.32 × 631.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.70x = 1,253,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,906.68/1,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.56

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