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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.80, 1,989.63 and 505.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.80, 1,989.63 and 505.63 is: 757.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.80 : 1,989.63 = 505.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.80/1,989.63 = 505.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.80x = 1,989.63 × 505.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.80x = 1,006,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,016.62/1,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.66

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