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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.78, 1,989.85 and 677.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.78, 1,989.85 and 677.15 is: 1,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.78 : 1,989.85 = 677.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.78/1,989.85 = 677.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.78x = 1,989.85 × 677.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.78x = 1,347,426.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,426.93/1,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.80

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