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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.45, 1,988.58 and 459.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.45, 1,988.58 and 459.69 is: 689.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.45 : 1,988.58 = 459.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.45/1,988.58 = 459.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.45x = 1,988.58 × 459.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.45x = 914,130.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,130.34/1,325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.68

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