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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.63, 1,988.41 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.63, 1,988.41 and 351.74 is: 527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.63 : 1,988.41 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.63/1,988.41 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.63x = 1,988.41 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.63x = 699,403.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,403.33/1,325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.60

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