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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.50, 1,991.24 and 866.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.50, 1,991.24 and 866.40 is: 1,299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.50 : 1,991.24 = 866.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.50/1,991.24 = 866.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.50x = 1,991.24 × 866.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.50x = 1,725,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,210.34/1,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.59

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