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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.84, 1,993.26 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.84, 1,993.26 and 462.92 is: 694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.84 : 1,993.26 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.84/1,993.26 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.84x = 1,993.26 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.84x = 922,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,719.92/1,328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.38

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