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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.84, 1,991.52 and 461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.84, 1,991.52 and 461.76 is: 692.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.84 : 1,991.52 = 461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.84/1,991.52 = 461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.84x = 1,991.52 × 461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.84x = 919,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,604.28/1,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.56

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