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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.08, 1,986.66 and 999.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.08, 1,986.66 and 999.64 is: 1,498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.08 : 1,986.66 = 999.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.08/1,986.66 = 999.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.08x = 1,986.66 × 999.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.08x = 1,985,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,944.80/1,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.74

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