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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.12, 1,992.32 and 462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.12, 1,992.32 and 462.96 is: 693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.12 : 1,992.32 = 462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.12/1,992.32 = 462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.12x = 1,992.32 × 462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.12x = 922,364.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,364.47/1,329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.97

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