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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.96, 1,987.45 and 447.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.96, 1,987.45 and 447.41 is: 671.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.96 : 1,987.45 = 447.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.96/1,987.45 = 447.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.96x = 1,987.45 × 447.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.96x = 889,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,208.85/1,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.12

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