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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.16, 1,990.36 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.16, 1,990.36 and 402.44 is: 603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.16 : 1,990.36 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.16/1,990.36 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.16x = 1,990.36 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.16x = 801,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,000.48/1,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.54

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