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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.20, 1,991.70 and 461.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.20, 1,991.70 and 461.50 is: 692.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.20 : 1,991.70 = 461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.20/1,991.70 = 461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.20x = 1,991.70 × 461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.20x = 919,169.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,169.55/1,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.56

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