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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.90, 1,991.86 and 462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.90, 1,991.86 and 462.22 is: 693.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.90 : 1,991.86 = 462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.90/1,991.86 = 462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.90x = 1,991.86 × 462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.90x = 920,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,677.53/1,327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.33

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