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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.84, 1,987.44 and 459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.84, 1,987.44 and 459.04 is: 688.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.84 : 1,987.44 = 459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.84/1,987.44 = 459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.84x = 1,987.44 × 459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.84x = 912,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,314.46/1,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.62

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