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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.33, 1,991.13 and 633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.33, 1,991.13 and 633.88 is: 950.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.33 : 1,991.13 = 633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.33/1,991.13 = 633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.33x = 1,991.13 × 633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.33x = 1,262,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,137.48/1,327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.88

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