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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.85, 1,992.28 and 495.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.85, 1,992.28 and 495.43 is: 743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.85 : 1,992.28 = 495.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.85/1,992.28 = 495.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.85x = 1,992.28 × 495.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.85x = 987,035.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,035.28/1,327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.33

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