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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.36, 1,988.15 and 545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.36, 1,988.15 and 545.13 is: 817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.36 : 1,988.15 = 545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.36/1,988.15 = 545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.36x = 1,988.15 × 545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.36x = 1,083,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,797.48/1,325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.74

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