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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.32, 1,988.82 and 448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.32, 1,988.82 and 448.54 is: 672.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.32 : 1,988.82 = 448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.32/1,988.82 = 448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.32x = 1,988.82 × 448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.32x = 892,065.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,065.32/1,326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.59

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