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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.87, 1,987.52 and 447.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.87, 1,987.52 and 447.29 is: 671.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.87 : 1,987.52 = 447.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.87/1,987.52 = 447.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.87x = 1,987.52 × 447.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.87x = 888,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,985.65/1,324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.00

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