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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.10, 1,987.66 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.10, 1,987.66 and 351.20 is: 526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.10 : 1,987.66 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.10/1,987.66 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.10x = 1,987.66 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.10x = 698,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,066.19/1,325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.80

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