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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.46, 1,988.30 and 351.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.46, 1,988.30 and 351.55 is: 527.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.46 : 1,988.30 = 351.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.46/1,988.30 = 351.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.46x = 1,988.30 × 351.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.46x = 698,975.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,975.17/1,325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.35

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