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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.74, 1,986.98 and 350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.74, 1,986.98 and 350.94 is: 526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.74 : 1,986.98 = 350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.74/1,986.98 = 350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.74x = 1,986.98 × 350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.74x = 697,309.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,309.01/1,324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.37

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