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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.64, 1,985.67 and 457.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.64, 1,985.67 and 457.75 is: 686.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.64 : 1,985.67 = 457.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.64/1,985.67 = 457.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.64x = 1,985.67 × 457.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.64x = 908,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,940.44/1,323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.70

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