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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.91, 1,987.46 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.91, 1,987.46 and 351 is: 526.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.91 : 1,987.46 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.91/1,987.46 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.91x = 1,987.46 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.91x = 697,596.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,596.71/1,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.53

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