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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.71, 1,987.08 and 400.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.71, 1,987.08 and 400.27 is: 600.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.71 : 1,987.08 = 400.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.71/1,987.08 = 400.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.71x = 1,987.08 × 400.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.71x = 795,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,371.48/1,324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.41

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