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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.48, 1,992.74 and 462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.48, 1,992.74 and 462.80 is: 694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.48 : 1,992.74 = 462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.48/1,992.74 = 462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.48x = 1,992.74 × 462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.48x = 922,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,231.53/1,328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.20

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