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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.02, 1,987.45 and 400.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.02, 1,987.45 and 400.61 is: 600.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.02 : 1,987.45 = 400.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.02/1,987.45 = 400.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.02x = 1,987.45 × 400.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.02x = 796,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,192.34/1,325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.89

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