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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.26, 1,990.90 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.26, 1,990.90 and 461.64 is: 692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.26 : 1,990.90 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.26/1,990.90 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.26x = 1,990.90 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.26x = 919,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,079.08/1,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.46

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