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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.39, 1,990.49 and 668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.39, 1,990.49 and 668.84 is: 1,002.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.39 : 1,990.49 = 668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.39/1,990.49 = 668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.39x = 1,990.49 × 668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.39x = 1,331,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,325.98/1,327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.97

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