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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.34, 1,987.86 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.34, 1,987.86 and 338.16 is: 507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.34 : 1,987.86 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.34/1,987.86 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.34x = 1,987.86 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.34x = 672,214.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,214.74/1,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.20

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