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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.88, 1,988.20 and 401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.88, 1,988.20 and 401.20 is: 601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.88 : 1,988.20 = 401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.88/1,988.20 = 401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.88x = 1,988.20 × 401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.88x = 797,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,665.84/1,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.61

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