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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.80, 1,988.61 and 351.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.80, 1,988.61 and 351.91 is: 527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.80 : 1,988.61 = 351.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.80/1,988.61 = 351.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.80x = 1,988.61 × 351.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.80x = 699,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,811.75/1,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.84

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