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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.46, 1,990.50 and 461.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.46, 1,990.50 and 461.58 is: 692.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.46 : 1,990.50 = 461.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.46/1,990.50 = 461.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.46x = 1,990.50 × 461.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.46x = 918,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,774.99/1,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.13

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