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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.41, 1,992.02 and 461.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.41, 1,992.02 and 461.72 is: 692.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.41 : 1,992.02 = 461.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.41/1,992.02 = 461.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.41x = 1,992.02 × 461.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.41x = 919,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,761.61/1,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.90

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