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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.84, 1,976.69 and 1,185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.84, 1,976.69 and 1,185.64 is: 1,769.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.84 : 1,976.69 = 1,185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.84/1,976.69 = 1,185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.84x = 1,976.69 × 1,185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.84x = 2,343,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,642.73/1,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.00

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