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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.82, 1,991.86 and 461.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.82, 1,991.86 and 461.92 is: 692.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.82 : 1,991.86 = 461.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.82/1,991.86 = 461.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.82x = 1,991.86 × 461.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.82x = 920,079.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,079.97/1,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.93

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