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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.81, 1,991.20 and 633.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.81, 1,991.20 and 633.95 is: 950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.81 : 1,991.20 = 633.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.81/1,991.20 = 633.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.81x = 1,991.20 × 633.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.81x = 1,262,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,321.24/1,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.68

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