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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.73, 1,991.84 and 547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.73, 1,991.84 and 547.30 is: 821.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.73 : 1,991.84 = 547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.73/1,991.84 = 547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.73x = 1,991.84 × 547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.73x = 1,090,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,121.34/1,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.04

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