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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.32, 1,990.98 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.32, 1,990.98 and 461.64 is: 692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.32 : 1,990.98 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.32/1,990.98 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.32x = 1,990.98 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.32x = 919,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,116.01/1,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.46

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