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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.09, 1,990.63 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.09, 1,990.63 and 339.90 is: 509.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.09 : 1,990.63 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.09/1,990.63 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.09x = 1,990.63 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.09x = 676,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,622.18/1,327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.85

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