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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.56, 1,990.02 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.56, 1,990.02 and 461.28 is: 691.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.56 : 1,990.02 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.56/1,990.02 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.56x = 1,990.02 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.56x = 917,956.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,956.43/1,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.46

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