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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.72, 1,989.36 and 676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.72, 1,989.36 and 676.80 is: 1,014.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.72 : 1,989.36 = 676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.72/1,989.36 = 676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.72x = 1,989.36 × 676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.72x = 1,346,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,398.85/1,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.83

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