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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.42, 1,989.57 and 460.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.42, 1,989.57 and 460.71 is: 691.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.42 : 1,989.57 = 460.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.42/1,989.57 = 460.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.42x = 1,989.57 × 460.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.42x = 916,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,614.79/1,326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.04

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