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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.94, 1,988.25 and 401.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.94, 1,988.25 and 401.31 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.94 : 1,988.25 = 401.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.94/1,988.25 = 401.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.94x = 1,988.25 × 401.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.94x = 797,904.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,904.61/1,325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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