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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.29, 1,987.74 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.29, 1,987.74 and 351.46 is: 527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.29 : 1,987.74 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.29/1,987.74 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.29x = 1,987.74 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.29x = 698,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,611.10/1,325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.14

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