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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.62, 1,988.36 and 806.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.62, 1,988.36 and 806.46 is: 1,207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.62 : 1,988.36 = 806.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.62/1,988.36 = 806.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.62x = 1,988.36 × 806.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.62x = 1,603,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,528.88/1,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.82

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