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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.56, 1,990.56 and 505.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.56, 1,990.56 and 505.89 is: 758.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.56 : 1,990.56 = 505.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.56/1,990.56 = 505.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.56x = 1,990.56 × 505.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.56x = 1,007,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,004.40/1,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.54

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