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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.86, 1,987.41 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.86, 1,987.41 and 447.36 is: 671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.86 : 1,987.41 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.86/1,987.41 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.86x = 1,987.41 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.86x = 889,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,087.74/1,324.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.08

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