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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.89, 1,989.04 and 460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.89, 1,989.04 and 460 is: 690.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.89 : 1,989.04 = 460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.89/1,989.04 = 460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.89x = 1,989.04 × 460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.89x = 914,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,958.40/1,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.07

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