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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.05, 1,823.20 and 1,088.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.05, 1,823.20 and 1,088.13 is: 1,497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.05 : 1,823.20 = 1,088.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.05/1,823.20 = 1,088.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.05x = 1,823.20 × 1,088.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.05x = 1,983,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,878.62/1,325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.21

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