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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.76, 1,988.64 and 676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.76, 1,988.64 and 676.12 is: 1,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.76 : 1,988.64 = 676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.76/1,988.64 = 676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.76x = 1,988.64 × 676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.76x = 1,344,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,559.28/1,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.42

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