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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.15, 1,990.72 and 461.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.15, 1,990.72 and 461.47 is: 692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.15 : 1,990.72 = 461.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.15/1,990.72 = 461.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.15x = 1,990.72 × 461.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.15x = 918,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,657.56/1,327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.20

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