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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.34, 1,987.98 and 448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.34, 1,987.98 and 448.04 is: 672.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.34 : 1,987.98 = 448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.34/1,987.98 = 448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.34x = 1,987.98 × 448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.34x = 890,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,684.62/1,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.04

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