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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.87, 1,985.93 and 458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.87, 1,985.93 and 458.07 is: 687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.87 : 1,985.93 = 458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.87/1,985.93 = 458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.87x = 1,985.93 × 458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.87x = 909,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,694.96/1,323.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.15

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