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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.38, 1,984.41 and 999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.38, 1,984.41 and 999.76 is: 1,496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.38 : 1,984.41 = 999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.38/1,984.41 = 999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.38x = 1,984.41 × 999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.38x = 1,983,933.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,933.74/1,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.88

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