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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.66, 1,991.44 and 634.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.66, 1,991.44 and 634.66 is: 951.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.66 : 1,991.44 = 634.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.66/1,991.44 = 634.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.66x = 1,991.44 × 634.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.66x = 1,263,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,887.31/1,327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.97

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