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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.60, 1,991.16 and 505.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.60, 1,991.16 and 505.69 is: 758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.60 : 1,991.16 = 505.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.60/1,991.16 = 505.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.60x = 1,991.16 × 505.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.60x = 1,006,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,909.70/1,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.44

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