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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.40, 1,986.18 and 458.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.40, 1,986.18 and 458.50 is: 687.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.40 : 1,986.18 = 458.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.40/1,986.18 = 458.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.40x = 1,986.18 × 458.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.40x = 910,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,663.53/1,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.60

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