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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.68, 1,991.04 and 558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.68, 1,991.04 and 558.24 is: 837.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.68 : 1,991.04 = 558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.68/1,991.04 = 558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.68x = 1,991.04 × 558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.68x = 1,111,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,478.17/1,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.16

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