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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.92, 1,991.68 and 462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.92, 1,991.68 and 462.16 is: 693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.92 : 1,991.68 = 462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.92/1,991.68 = 462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.92x = 1,991.68 × 462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.92x = 920,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,474.83/1,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.17

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