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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.24, 2,039.82 and 1,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.24, 2,039.82 and 1,321 is: 1,976.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.24 : 2,039.82 = 1,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.24/2,039.82 = 1,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.24x = 2,039.82 × 1,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.24x = 2,694,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,602.22/1,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.62

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