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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.52, 1,984.72 and 457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.52, 1,984.72 and 457.36 is: 685.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.52 : 1,984.72 = 457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.52/1,984.72 = 457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.52x = 1,984.72 × 457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.52x = 907,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,731.54/1,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.85

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