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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.97, 1,987.69 and 632.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.97, 1,987.69 and 632.27 is: 947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.97 : 1,987.69 = 632.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.97/1,987.69 = 632.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.97x = 1,987.69 × 632.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.97x = 1,256,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,756.76/1,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.80

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