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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.14, 1,989.21 and 676.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.14, 1,989.21 and 676.50 is: 1,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.14 : 1,989.21 = 676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.14/1,989.21 = 676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.14x = 1,989.21 × 676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.14x = 1,345,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,700.57/1,327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.99

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