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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.22, 1,991.44 and 462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.22, 1,991.44 and 462.33 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.22 : 1,991.44 = 462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.22/1,991.44 = 462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.22x = 1,991.44 × 462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.22x = 920,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,702.46/1,328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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