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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.89, 1,988.85 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.89, 1,988.85 and 401.44 is: 602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.89 : 1,988.85 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.89/1,988.85 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.89x = 1,988.85 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.89x = 798,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,403.94/1,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.16

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