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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.92, 1,987.32 and 545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.92, 1,987.32 and 545.44 is: 817.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.92 : 1,987.32 = 545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.92/1,987.32 = 545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.92x = 1,987.32 × 545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.92x = 1,083,963.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,963.82/1,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.52

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