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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.91, 1,991.27 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.91, 1,991.27 and 461.22 is: 692.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.91 : 1,991.27 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.91/1,991.27 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.91x = 1,991.27 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.91x = 918,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,413.55/1,326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.14

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