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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.91, 1,987.36 and 351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.91, 1,987.36 and 351.01 is: 526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.91 : 1,987.36 = 351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.91/1,987.36 = 351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.91x = 1,987.36 × 351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.91x = 697,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,583.23/1,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.51

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