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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.56, 1,991.34 and 451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.56, 1,991.34 and 451.05 is: 676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.56 : 1,991.34 = 451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.56/1,991.34 = 451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.56x = 1,991.34 × 451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.56x = 898,193.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,193.91/1,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.58

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