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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.79, 1,984.02 and 1,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.79, 1,984.02 and 1,049.99 is: 1,572.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.79 : 1,984.02 = 1,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.79/1,984.02 = 1,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.79x = 1,984.02 × 1,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.79x = 2,083,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,191.24/1,324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.47

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