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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.57, 1,987.11 and 631.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.57, 1,987.11 and 631.89 is: 947.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.57 : 1,987.11 = 631.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.57/1,987.11 = 631.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.57x = 1,987.11 × 631.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.57x = 1,255,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,634.94/1,325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.25

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