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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.08, 1,990.65 and 677.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.08, 1,990.65 and 677.46 is: 1,016.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.08 : 1,990.65 = 677.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.08/1,990.65 = 677.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.08x = 1,990.65 × 677.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.08x = 1,348,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,585.75/1,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.21

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