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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.66, 1,990.68 and 505.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.66, 1,990.68 and 505.99 is: 758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.66 : 1,990.68 = 505.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.66/1,990.68 = 505.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.66x = 1,990.68 × 505.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.66x = 1,007,264.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,264.17/1,327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.68

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