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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.90, 1,988.49 and 1,107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.90, 1,988.49 and 1,107.92 is: 1,661.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.90 : 1,988.49 = 1,107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.90/1,988.49 = 1,107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.90x = 1,988.49 × 1,107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.90x = 2,203,087.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,087.84/1,325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.58

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