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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.68, 1,989.32 and 677.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.68, 1,989.32 and 677.52 is: 1,015.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.68 : 1,989.32 = 677.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.68/1,989.32 = 677.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.68x = 1,989.32 × 677.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.68x = 1,347,804.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,804.09/1,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.16

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