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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.84, 1,988.85 and 676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.84, 1,988.85 and 676.40 is: 1,014.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.84 : 1,988.85 = 676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.84/1,988.85 = 676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.84x = 1,988.85 × 676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.84x = 1,345,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,258.14/1,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.65

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