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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.31, 1,990.70 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.31, 1,990.70 and 402.92 is: 604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.31 : 1,990.70 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.31/1,990.70 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.31x = 1,990.70 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.31x = 802,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,102.18/1,327.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.31

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