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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.58, 1,988.48 and 351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.58, 1,988.48 and 351.66 is: 527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.58 : 1,988.48 = 351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.58/1,988.48 = 351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.58x = 1,988.48 × 351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.58x = 699,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,267.12/1,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.52

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