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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.88, 1,991.12 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.88, 1,991.12 and 450.08 is: 674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.88 : 1,991.12 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.88/1,991.12 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.88x = 1,991.12 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.88x = 896,163.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,163.29/1,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.88

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