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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.23, 1,986.57 and 631.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.23, 1,986.57 and 631.71 is: 946.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.23 : 1,986.57 = 631.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.23/1,986.57 = 631.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.23x = 1,986.57 × 631.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.23x = 1,254,936.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,936.13/1,325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.96

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