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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.97, 1,988.78 and 352.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.97, 1,988.78 and 352.15 is: 528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.97 : 1,988.78 = 352.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.97/1,988.78 = 352.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.97x = 1,988.78 × 352.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.97x = 700,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,342.14/1,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.17

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