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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.77, 1,988.51 and 351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.77, 1,988.51 and 351.95 is: 527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.77 : 1,988.51 = 351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.77/1,988.51 = 351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.77x = 1,988.51 × 351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.77x = 699,854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,854.33/1,325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.88

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