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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.47, 1,988.51 and 401.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.47, 1,988.51 and 401.03 is: 601.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.47 : 1,988.51 = 401.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.47/1,988.51 = 401.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.47x = 1,988.51 × 401.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.47x = 797,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,458.14/1,325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.64

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