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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.64, 1,988.73 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.64, 1,988.73 and 459.96 is: 690.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.64 : 1,988.73 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.64/1,988.73 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.64x = 1,988.73 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.64x = 914,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,736.25/1,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.03

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