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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.44, 1,987.58 and 544.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.44, 1,987.58 and 544.92 is: 817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.44 : 1,987.58 = 544.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.44/1,987.58 = 544.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.44x = 1,987.58 × 544.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.44x = 1,083,072.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,072.09/1,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.14

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