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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.52, 1,991.26 and 461.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.52, 1,991.26 and 461.81 is: 692.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.52 : 1,991.26 = 461.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.52/1,991.26 = 461.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.52x = 1,991.26 × 461.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.52x = 919,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,589.34/1,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.71

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