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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.12, 1,991.24 and 710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.12, 1,991.24 and 710.80 is: 1,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.12 : 1,991.24 = 710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.12/1,991.24 = 710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.12x = 1,991.24 × 710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.12x = 1,415,373.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,373.39/1,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.50

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