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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.58, 1,990.64 and 1,018.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.58, 1,990.64 and 1,018.66 is: 1,527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.58 : 1,990.64 = 1,018.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.58/1,990.64 = 1,018.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.58x = 1,990.64 × 1,018.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.58x = 2,027,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,785.34/1,327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.43

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