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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.51, 1,990.72 and 577.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.51, 1,990.72 and 577.07 is: 865.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.51 : 1,990.72 = 577.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.51/1,990.72 = 577.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.51x = 1,990.72 × 577.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.51x = 1,148,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,771.95/1,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.36

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