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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.38, 1,991.06 and 461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.38, 1,991.06 and 461.69 is: 692.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.38 : 1,991.06 = 461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.38/1,991.06 = 461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.38x = 1,991.06 × 461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.38x = 919,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,252.49/1,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.53

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