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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.92, 1,986.78 and 458.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.92, 1,986.78 and 458.62 is: 687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.92 : 1,986.78 = 458.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.92/1,986.78 = 458.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.92x = 1,986.78 × 458.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.92x = 911,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,177.04/1,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.72

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