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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.72, 1,987.08 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.72, 1,987.08 and 350.92 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.72 : 1,987.08 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.72/1,987.08 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.72x = 1,987.08 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.72x = 697,306.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,306.11/1,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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