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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.16, 1,987.27 and 447.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.16, 1,987.27 and 447.53 is: 671.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.16 : 1,987.27 = 447.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.16/1,987.27 = 447.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.16x = 1,987.27 × 447.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.16x = 889,351.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,351.89/1,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.13

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