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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.06, 1,992.18 and 462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.06, 1,992.18 and 462.08 is: 693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.06 : 1,992.18 = 462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.06/1,992.18 = 462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.06x = 1,992.18 × 462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.06x = 920,546.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,546.53/1,328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.15

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