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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.50, 1,991.54 and 505.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.50, 1,991.54 and 505.78 is: 758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.50 : 1,991.54 = 505.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.50/1,991.54 = 505.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.50x = 1,991.54 × 505.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.50x = 1,007,271.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,271.14/1,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.77

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