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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.88, 1,988.82 and 460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.88, 1,988.82 and 460.17 is: 690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.88 : 1,988.82 = 460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.88/1,988.82 = 460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.88x = 1,988.82 × 460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.88x = 915,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,195.30/1,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.26

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