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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.13, 1,987.62 and 447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.13, 1,987.62 and 447.60 is: 671.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.13 : 1,987.62 = 447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.13/1,987.62 = 447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.13x = 1,987.62 × 447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.13x = 889,655.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,655.82/1,325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.37

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