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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.80, 1,987.18 and 675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.80, 1,987.18 and 675.08 is: 1,011.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.80 : 1,987.18 = 675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.80/1,987.18 = 675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.80x = 1,987.18 × 675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.80x = 1,341,505.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,505.47/1,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.85

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