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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.53, 1,990.12 and 505.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.53, 1,990.12 and 505.25 is: 757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.53 : 1,990.12 = 505.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.53/1,990.12 = 505.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.53x = 1,990.12 × 505.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.53x = 1,005,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,508.13/1,327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.43

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