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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.45, 1,990.47 and 668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.45, 1,990.47 and 668.62 is: 1,002.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.45 : 1,990.47 = 668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.45/1,990.47 = 668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.45x = 1,990.47 × 668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.45x = 1,330,868.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,868.05/1,327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.57

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