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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.62, 1,991.01 and 677.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.62, 1,991.01 and 677.54 is: 1,016.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.62 : 1,991.01 = 677.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.62/1,991.01 = 677.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.62x = 1,991.01 × 677.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.62x = 1,348,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,988.92/1,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.86

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