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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.24, 1,987.88 and 351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.24, 1,987.88 and 351.34 is: 527.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.24 : 1,987.88 = 351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.24/1,987.88 = 351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.24x = 1,987.88 × 351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.24x = 698,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,417.67/1,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.01

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