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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.14, 2,032.47 and 1,324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.14, 2,032.47 and 1,324.24 is: 1,977.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.14 : 2,032.47 = 1,324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.14/2,032.47 = 1,324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.14x = 2,032.47 × 1,324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.14x = 2,691,468.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,468.03/1,361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.36

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