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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.11, 1,990.94 and 461.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.11, 1,990.94 and 461.81 is: 692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.11 : 1,990.94 = 461.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.11/1,990.94 = 461.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.11x = 1,990.94 × 461.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.11x = 919,436.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,436.00/1,328.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.29

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