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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.13, 1,987.88 and 459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.13, 1,987.88 and 459.51 is: 689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.13 : 1,987.88 = 459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.13/1,987.88 = 459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.13x = 1,987.88 × 459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.13x = 913,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,448.44/1,325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.33

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