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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.87, 1,991.40 and 597.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.87, 1,991.40 and 597.79 is: 896.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.87 : 1,991.40 = 597.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.87/1,991.40 = 597.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.87x = 1,991.40 × 597.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.87x = 1,190,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,439.01/1,327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.50

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