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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.47, 1,987.69 and 447.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.47, 1,987.69 and 447.74 is: 671.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.47 : 1,987.69 = 447.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.47/1,987.69 = 447.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.47x = 1,987.69 × 447.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.47x = 889,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,968.32/1,325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.44

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