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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.44, 1,991.56 and 461.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.44, 1,991.56 and 461.75 is: 692.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.44 : 1,991.56 = 461.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.44/1,991.56 = 461.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.44x = 1,991.56 × 461.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.44x = 919,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,602.83/1,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.76

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