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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.17, 1,987.72 and 632.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.17, 1,987.72 and 632.33 is: 948.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.17 : 1,987.72 = 632.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.17/1,987.72 = 632.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.17x = 1,987.72 × 632.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.17x = 1,256,883.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,883.47/1,325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.47

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