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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.19, 1,987.78 and 351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.19, 1,987.78 and 351.30 is: 526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.19 : 1,987.78 = 351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.19/1,987.78 = 351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.19x = 1,987.78 × 351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.19x = 698,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,307.11/1,325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.95

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