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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.72, 1,990.99 and 461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.72, 1,990.99 and 461.03 is: 691.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.72 : 1,990.99 = 461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.72/1,990.99 = 461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.72x = 1,990.99 × 461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.72x = 917,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,906.12/1,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.86

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