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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.32, 1,987.99 and 914.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.32, 1,987.99 and 914.33 is: 1,371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.32 : 1,987.99 = 914.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.32/1,987.99 = 914.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.32x = 1,987.99 × 914.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.32x = 1,817,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,681.58/1,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.51

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