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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.85, 1,989 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.85, 1,989 and 448.44 is: 672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.85 : 1,989 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.85/1,989 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.85x = 1,989 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.85x = 891,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,947.16/1,325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.74

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