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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.98, 1,987.58 and 448.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.98, 1,987.58 and 448.18 is: 671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.98 : 1,987.58 = 448.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.98/1,987.58 = 448.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.98x = 1,987.58 × 448.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.98x = 890,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,793.60/1,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.80

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