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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.74, 1,991.88 and 506.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.74, 1,991.88 and 506.02 is: 759.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.74 : 1,991.88 = 506.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.74/1,991.88 = 506.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.74x = 1,991.88 × 506.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.74x = 1,007,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,931.12/1,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.13

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