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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.66, 1,986.33 and 675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.66, 1,986.33 and 675.50 is: 1,012.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.66 : 1,986.33 = 675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.66/1,986.33 = 675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.66x = 1,986.33 × 675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.66x = 1,341,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,765.92/1,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.15

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