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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.20, 1,984.80 and 458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.20, 1,984.80 and 458.12 is: 687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.20 : 1,984.80 = 458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.20/1,984.80 = 458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.20x = 1,984.80 × 458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.20x = 909,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,276.58/1,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.18

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