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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.71, 1,986.68 and 534.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.71, 1,986.68 and 534.06 is: 800.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.71 : 1,986.68 = 534.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.71/1,986.68 = 534.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.71x = 1,986.68 × 534.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.71x = 1,061,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,009.95/1,324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.94

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