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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.06, 1,987.80 and 634.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.06, 1,987.80 and 634.30 is: 950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.06 : 1,987.80 = 634.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.06/1,987.80 = 634.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.06x = 1,987.80 × 634.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.06x = 1,260,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,861.54/1,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.12

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