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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.07, 1,987.74 and 675.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.07, 1,987.74 and 675.45 is: 1,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.07 : 1,987.74 = 675.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.07/1,987.74 = 675.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.07x = 1,987.74 × 675.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.07x = 1,342,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,618.98/1,325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.24

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