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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.84, 1,985.58 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.84, 1,985.58 and 458.16 is: 687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.84 : 1,985.58 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.84/1,985.58 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.84x = 1,985.58 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.84x = 909,713.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,713.33/1,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.18

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