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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.16, 1,989.22 and 460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.16, 1,989.22 and 460.48 is: 690.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.16 : 1,989.22 = 460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.16/1,989.22 = 460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.16x = 1,989.22 × 460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.16x = 915,996.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,996.03/1,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.71

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