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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.45, 1,992.36 and 462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.45, 1,992.36 and 462.74 is: 694.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.45 : 1,992.36 = 462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.45/1,992.36 = 462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.45x = 1,992.36 × 462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.45x = 921,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,944.67/1,328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.00

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