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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.18, 1,990.86 and 461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.18, 1,990.86 and 461.56 is: 692.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.18 : 1,990.86 = 461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.18/1,990.86 = 461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.18x = 1,990.86 × 461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.18x = 918,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,901.34/1,327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.37

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