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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.15, 1,987.84 and 447.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.15, 1,987.84 and 447.61 is: 671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.15 : 1,987.84 = 447.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.15/1,987.84 = 447.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.15x = 1,987.84 × 447.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.15x = 889,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,770.97/1,325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.45

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