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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.56, 1,990.80 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.56, 1,990.80 and 547.02 is: 820.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.56 : 1,990.80 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.56/1,990.80 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.56x = 1,990.80 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.56x = 1,089,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,007.42/1,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.31

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