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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324, 1,986.12 and 458.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324, 1,986.12 and 458.32 is: 687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324 : 1,986.12 = 458.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324/1,986.12 = 458.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324x = 1,986.12 × 458.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324x = 910,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,278.52/1,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.52

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