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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.00, 1,991.89 and 462.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.00, 1,991.89 and 462.31 is: 693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.00 : 1,991.89 = 462.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.00/1,991.89 = 462.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.00x = 1,991.89 × 462.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.00x = 920,866.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,866.26/1,328.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.43

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