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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.36, 1,989.55 and 460.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.36, 1,989.55 and 460.07 is: 690.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.36 : 1,989.55 = 460.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.36/1,989.55 = 460.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.36x = 1,989.55 × 460.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.36x = 915,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,322.32/1,326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.10

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