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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.32, 1,987.34 and 584.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.32, 1,987.34 and 584.84 is: 876.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.32 : 1,987.34 = 584.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.32/1,987.34 = 584.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.32x = 1,987.34 × 584.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.32x = 1,162,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,275.93/1,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.98

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