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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.42, 1,991.58 and 677.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.42, 1,991.58 and 677.98 is: 1,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.42 : 1,991.58 = 677.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.42/1,991.58 = 677.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.42x = 1,991.58 × 677.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.42x = 1,350,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,251.41/1,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.20

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