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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.25, 1,987.34 and 595.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.25, 1,987.34 and 595.31 is: 892.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.25 : 1,987.34 = 595.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.25/1,987.34 = 595.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.25x = 1,987.34 × 595.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.25x = 1,183,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,070.46/1,325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.71

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