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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.17, 1,989.95 and 546.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.17, 1,989.95 and 546.93 is: 820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.17 : 1,989.95 = 546.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.17/1,989.95 = 546.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.17x = 1,989.95 × 546.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.17x = 1,088,360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,360.62/1,327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.06

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