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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.67, 1,988.46 and 460.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.67, 1,988.46 and 460.05 is: 690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.67 : 1,988.46 = 460.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.67/1,988.46 = 460.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.67x = 1,988.46 × 460.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.67x = 914,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,791.02/1,325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.06

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