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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.11, 1,990.77 and 402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.11, 1,990.77 and 402.63 is: 603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.11 : 1,990.77 = 402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.11/1,990.77 = 402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.11x = 1,990.77 × 402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.11x = 801,543.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,543.73/1,327.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.98

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