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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.82, 1,991.72 and 462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.82, 1,991.72 and 462.13 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.82 : 1,991.72 = 462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.82/1,991.72 = 462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.82x = 1,991.72 × 462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.82x = 920,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,423.61/1,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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