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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.59, 1,988.38 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.59, 1,988.38 and 459.90 is: 689.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.59 : 1,988.38 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.59/1,988.38 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.59x = 1,988.38 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.59x = 914,455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,455.96/1,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.85

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