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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.34, 1,991.30 and 461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.34, 1,991.30 and 461.63 is: 692.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.34 : 1,991.30 = 461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.34/1,991.30 = 461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.34x = 1,991.30 × 461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.34x = 919,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,231.55/1,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.54

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