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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.02, 1,990.23 and 677.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.02, 1,990.23 and 677.24 is: 1,016.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.02 : 1,990.23 = 677.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.02/1,990.23 = 677.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.02x = 1,990.23 × 677.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.02x = 1,347,863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,863.37/1,326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.47

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