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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.81, 1,988.31 and 351.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.81, 1,988.31 and 351.79 is: 527.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.81 : 1,988.31 = 351.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.81/1,988.31 = 351.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.81x = 1,988.31 × 351.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.81x = 699,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,467.57/1,325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.58

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