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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.45, 1,992.66 and 462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.45, 1,992.66 and 462.75 is: 694.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.45 : 1,992.66 = 462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.45/1,992.66 = 462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.45x = 1,992.66 × 462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.45x = 922,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,103.42/1,328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.12

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