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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.49, 1,986.93 and 631.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.49, 1,986.93 and 631.96 is: 947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.49 : 1,986.93 = 631.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.49/1,986.93 = 631.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.49x = 1,986.93 × 631.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.49x = 1,255,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,660.28/1,325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.32

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