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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.40, 1,991.52 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.40, 1,991.52 and 463.32 is: 694.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.40 : 1,991.52 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.40/1,991.52 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.40x = 1,991.52 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.40x = 922,711.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,711.05/1,328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.60

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