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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.77, 1,992.92 and 597.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.77, 1,992.92 and 597.69 is: 897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.77 : 1,992.92 = 597.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.77/1,992.92 = 597.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.77x = 1,992.92 × 597.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.77x = 1,191,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,145.37/1,327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.10

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