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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.04, 1,990.08 and 505.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.04, 1,990.08 and 505.53 is: 758.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.04 : 1,990.08 = 505.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.04/1,990.08 = 505.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.04x = 1,990.08 × 505.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.04x = 1,006,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,045.14/1,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.11

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