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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.76, 1,990.14 and 677.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.76, 1,990.14 and 677.12 is: 1,014.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.76 : 1,990.14 = 677.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.76/1,990.14 = 677.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.76x = 1,990.14 × 677.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.76x = 1,347,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,563.60/1,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.92

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