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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.72, 1,989.33 and 1,105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.72, 1,989.33 and 1,105.12 is: 1,659.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.72 : 1,989.33 = 1,105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.72/1,989.33 = 1,105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.72x = 1,989.33 × 1,105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.72x = 2,198,448.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,448.37/1,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.56

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