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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.67, 1,988.52 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.67, 1,988.52 and 351.87 is: 527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.67 : 1,988.52 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.67/1,988.52 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.67x = 1,988.52 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.67x = 699,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,700.53/1,325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.81

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