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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.64, 1,990.68 and 547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.64, 1,990.68 and 547.04 is: 820.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.64 : 1,990.68 = 547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.64/1,990.68 = 547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.64x = 1,990.68 × 547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.64x = 1,088,981.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,981.59/1,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.24

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