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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.22, 1,989.95 and 461.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.22, 1,989.95 and 461.33 is: 691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.22 : 1,989.95 = 461.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.22/1,989.95 = 461.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.22x = 1,989.95 × 461.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.22x = 918,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,011.38/1,327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.68

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