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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.27, 1,991.77 and 505.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.27, 1,991.77 and 505.55 is: 758.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.27 : 1,991.77 = 505.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.27/1,991.77 = 505.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.27x = 1,991.77 × 505.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.27x = 1,006,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,933.08/1,327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.65

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