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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.46, 1,987.83 and 460.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.46, 1,987.83 and 460.02 is: 689.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.46 : 1,987.83 = 460.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.46/1,987.83 = 460.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.46x = 1,987.83 × 460.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.46x = 914,441.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,441.56/1,325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.91

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