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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.66, 1,988.45 and 632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.66, 1,988.45 and 632.66 is: 948.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.66 : 1,988.45 = 632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.66/1,988.45 = 632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.66x = 1,988.45 × 632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.66x = 1,258,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,009.61/1,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.97

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