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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.46, 1,991.28 and 402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.46, 1,991.28 and 402.93 is: 604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.46 : 1,991.28 = 402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.46/1,991.28 = 402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.46x = 1,991.28 × 402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.46x = 802,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,346.45/1,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.42

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