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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.76, 1,987.12 and 337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.76, 1,987.12 and 337.58 is: 506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.76 : 1,987.12 = 337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.76/1,987.12 = 337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.76x = 1,987.12 × 337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.76x = 670,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,811.97/1,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.36

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