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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.80, 1,989.38 and 546.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.80, 1,989.38 and 546.38 is: 819.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.80 : 1,989.38 = 546.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.80/1,989.38 = 546.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.80x = 1,989.38 × 546.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.80x = 1,086,952.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,952.59/1,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.85

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