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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.91, 1,988.90 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.91, 1,988.90 and 401.49 is: 602.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.91 : 1,988.90 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.91/1,988.90 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.91x = 1,988.90 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.91x = 798,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,521.45/1,325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.24

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