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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.32, 1,988.12 and 631.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.32, 1,988.12 and 631.84 is: 947.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.32 : 1,988.12 = 631.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.32/1,988.12 = 631.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.32x = 1,988.12 × 631.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.32x = 1,256,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,173.74/1,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.83

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