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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.75, 1,987.26 and 459.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.75, 1,987.26 and 459.07 is: 688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.75 : 1,987.26 = 459.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.75/1,987.26 = 459.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.75x = 1,987.26 × 459.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.75x = 912,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,291.45/1,324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.65

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