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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.45, 1,989.97 and 437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.45, 1,989.97 and 437.02 is: 655.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.45 : 1,989.97 = 437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.45/1,989.97 = 437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.45x = 1,989.97 × 437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.45x = 869,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,656.69/1,326.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.63

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