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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.49, 1,989.50 and 546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.49, 1,989.50 and 546.60 is: 819.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.49 : 1,989.50 = 546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.49/1,989.50 = 546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.49x = 1,989.50 × 546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.49x = 1,087,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,457.97/1,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.19

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