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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.70, 1,990.98 and 506.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.70, 1,990.98 and 506.63 is: 759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.70 : 1,990.98 = 506.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.70/1,990.98 = 506.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.70x = 1,990.98 × 506.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.70x = 1,008,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,690.20/1,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.73

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