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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.48, 1,988.25 and 459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.48, 1,988.25 and 459.80 is: 689.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.48 : 1,988.25 = 459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.48/1,988.25 = 459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.48x = 1,988.25 × 459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.48x = 914,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,197.35/1,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.71

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