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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.40, 1,987.94 and 351.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.40, 1,987.94 and 351.57 is: 527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.40 : 1,987.94 = 351.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.40/1,987.94 = 351.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.40x = 1,987.94 × 351.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.40x = 698,908.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,908.40/1,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.32

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