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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.37, 1,990.56 and 390.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.37, 1,990.56 and 390.03 is: 584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.37 : 1,990.56 = 390.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.37/1,990.56 = 390.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.37x = 1,990.56 × 390.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.37x = 776,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,381.12/1,327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.90

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