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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.09, 1,992.14 and 462.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.09, 1,992.14 and 462.41 is: 693.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.09 : 1,992.14 = 462.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.09/1,992.14 = 462.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.09x = 1,992.14 × 462.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.09x = 921,173.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,173.18/1,328.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.61

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