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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.69, 1,991.69 and 597.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.69, 1,991.69 and 597.17 is: 895.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.69 : 1,991.69 = 597.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.69/1,991.69 = 597.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.69x = 1,991.69 × 597.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.69x = 1,189,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,381.75/1,327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.83

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