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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.23, 1,991.25 and 678.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.23, 1,991.25 and 678.42 is: 1,017.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.23 : 1,991.25 = 678.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.23/1,991.25 = 678.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.23x = 1,991.25 × 678.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.23x = 1,350,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,903.83/1,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.84

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