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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.70, 1,986.75 and 400.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.70, 1,986.75 and 400.01 is: 599.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.70 : 1,986.75 = 400.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.70/1,986.75 = 400.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.70x = 1,986.75 × 400.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.70x = 794,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,719.87/1,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.92

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