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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.49, 1,989.36 and 1,054.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.49, 1,989.36 and 1,054.11 is: 1,579.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.49 : 1,989.36 = 1,054.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.49/1,989.36 = 1,054.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.49x = 1,989.36 × 1,054.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.49x = 2,097,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,011.73/1,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.68

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