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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.50, 1,991.07 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.50, 1,991.07 and 353.52 is: 530.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.50 : 1,991.07 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.50/1,991.07 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.50x = 1,991.07 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.50x = 703,883.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,883.07/1,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.23

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