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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.83, 1,991.76 and 462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.83, 1,991.76 and 462.15 is: 693.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.83 : 1,991.76 = 462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.83/1,991.76 = 462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.83x = 1,991.76 × 462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.83x = 920,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,491.88/1,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.23

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