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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.97, 1,989.59 and 546.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.97, 1,989.59 and 546.53 is: 820.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.97 : 1,989.59 = 546.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.97/1,989.59 = 546.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.97x = 1,989.59 × 546.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.97x = 1,087,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,357.94/1,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.05

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