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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.34, 1,988.33 and 631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.34, 1,988.33 and 631.80 is: 947.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.34 : 1,988.33 = 631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.34/1,988.33 = 631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.34x = 1,988.33 × 631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.34x = 1,256,223.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,223.74/1,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.85

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