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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.69, 1,986.91 and 458.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.69, 1,986.91 and 458.99 is: 687.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.69 : 1,986.91 = 458.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.69/1,986.91 = 458.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.69x = 1,986.91 × 458.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.69x = 911,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,971.82/1,325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.92

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