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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.21, 1,990.04 and 505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.21, 1,990.04 and 505.54 is: 758.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.21 : 1,990.04 = 505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.21/1,990.04 = 505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.21x = 1,990.04 × 505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.21x = 1,006,032.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,032.34/1,327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.01

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