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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.72, 1,988.58 and 1,019.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.72, 1,988.58 and 1,019.54 is: 1,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.72 : 1,988.58 = 1,019.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.72/1,988.58 = 1,019.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.72x = 1,988.58 × 1,019.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.72x = 2,027,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,436.85/1,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.31

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