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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.54, 1,979.38 and 1,082.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.54, 1,979.38 and 1,082.54 is: 1,616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.54 : 1,979.38 = 1,082.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.54/1,979.38 = 1,082.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.54x = 1,979.38 × 1,082.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.54x = 2,142,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,758.03/1,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.52

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