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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.79, 1,988.74 and 351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.79, 1,988.74 and 351.90 is: 527.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.79 : 1,988.74 = 351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.79/1,988.74 = 351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.79x = 1,988.74 × 351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.79x = 699,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,836.07/1,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.86

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