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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.72, 1,988.94 and 1,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.72, 1,988.94 and 1,054.28 is: 1,579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.72 : 1,988.94 = 1,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.72/1,988.94 = 1,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.72x = 1,988.94 × 1,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.72x = 2,096,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,899.66/1,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.32

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