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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.88, 1,983.48 and 867.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.88, 1,983.48 and 867.92 is: 1,299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.88 : 1,983.48 = 867.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.88/1,983.48 = 867.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.88x = 1,983.48 × 867.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.88x = 1,721,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,501.96/1,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.36

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