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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.92, 1,990.34 and 461.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.92, 1,990.34 and 461.21 is: 691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.92 : 1,990.34 = 461.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.92/1,990.34 = 461.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.92x = 1,990.34 × 461.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.92x = 917,962.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,962.41/1,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.80

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