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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.48, 1,987.60 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.48, 1,987.60 and 400.68 is: 600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.48 : 1,987.60 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.48/1,987.60 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.48x = 1,987.60 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.48x = 796,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,391.57/1,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.83

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