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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.05, 1,990.59 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.05, 1,990.59 and 450.54 is: 675.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.05 : 1,990.59 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.05/1,990.59 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.05x = 1,990.59 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.05x = 896,840.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,840.42/1,327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.82

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