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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.65, 1,988.32 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.65, 1,988.32 and 351.83 is: 527.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.65 : 1,988.32 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.65/1,988.32 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.65x = 1,988.32 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.65x = 699,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,539.80/1,325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.70

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