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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.92, 1,990.67 and 461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.92, 1,990.67 and 461.63 is: 692.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.92 : 1,990.67 = 461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.92/1,990.67 = 461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.92x = 1,990.67 × 461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.92x = 918,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,940.73/1,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.02

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