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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.60, 1,990.24 and 633.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.60, 1,990.24 and 633.92 is: 950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.60 : 1,990.24 = 633.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.60/1,990.24 = 633.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.60x = 1,990.24 × 633.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.60x = 1,261,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,652.94/1,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.33

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