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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.80, 1,991.06 and 801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.80, 1,991.06 and 801.30 is: 1,201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.80 : 1,991.06 = 801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.80/1,991.06 = 801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.80x = 1,991.06 × 801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.80x = 1,595,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,436.38/1,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.56

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