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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.87, 1,986.63 and 700.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.87, 1,986.63 and 700.51 is: 1,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.87 : 1,986.63 = 700.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.87/1,986.63 = 700.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.87x = 1,986.63 × 700.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.87x = 1,391,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,644.73/1,324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.40

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