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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.92, 1,990.44 and 461.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.92, 1,990.44 and 461.84 is: 692.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.92 : 1,990.44 = 461.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.92/1,990.44 = 461.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.92x = 1,990.44 × 461.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.92x = 919,264.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,264.81/1,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.78

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