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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.58, 1,986.22 and 674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.58, 1,986.22 and 674.12 is: 1,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.58 : 1,986.22 = 674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.58/1,986.22 = 674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.58x = 1,986.22 × 674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.58x = 1,338,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,950.63/1,326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.33

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