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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.15, 1,988.13 and 400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.15, 1,988.13 and 400.74 is: 601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.15 : 1,988.13 = 400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.15/1,988.13 = 400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.15x = 1,988.13 × 400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.15x = 796,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,723.22/1,325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.23

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