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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.56, 1,988.34 and 459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.56, 1,988.34 and 459.94 is: 689.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.56 : 1,988.34 = 459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.56/1,988.34 = 459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.56x = 1,988.34 × 459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.56x = 914,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,517.10/1,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.91

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