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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.24, 1,991.14 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.24, 1,991.14 and 505.52 is: 758.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.24 : 1,991.14 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.24/1,991.14 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.24x = 1,991.14 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.24x = 1,006,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,561.09/1,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.39

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