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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.36, 1,989.36 and 750.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.36, 1,989.36 and 750.56 is: 1,124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.36 : 1,989.36 = 750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.36/1,989.36 = 750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.36x = 1,989.36 × 750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.36x = 1,493,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,134.04/1,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.89

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