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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.14, 1,988.24 and 668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.14, 1,988.24 and 668.24 is: 1,001.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.14 : 1,988.24 = 668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.14/1,988.24 = 668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.14x = 1,988.24 × 668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.14x = 1,328,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,621.50/1,327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.12

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