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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.64, 1,991.84 and 450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.64, 1,991.84 and 450.20 is: 675.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.64 : 1,991.84 = 450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.64/1,991.84 = 450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.64x = 1,991.84 × 450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.64x = 896,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,729.10/1,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.43

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