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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.70, 1,991.61 and 403.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.70, 1,991.61 and 403.39 is: 605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.70 : 1,991.61 = 403.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.70/1,991.61 = 403.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.70x = 1,991.61 × 403.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.70x = 803,383.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,383.58/1,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.10

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