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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.79, 1,990.86 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.79, 1,990.86 and 547.16 is: 820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.79 : 1,990.86 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.79/1,990.86 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.79x = 1,990.86 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.79x = 1,089,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,318.96/1,327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.40

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