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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.42, 1,986.41 and 544.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.42, 1,986.41 and 544.53 is: 816.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.42 : 1,986.41 = 544.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.42/1,986.41 = 544.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.42x = 1,986.41 × 544.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.42x = 1,081,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,665.58/1,325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.10

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