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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.89, 1,991.85 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.89, 1,991.85 and 403.44 is: 605.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.89 : 1,991.85 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.89/1,991.85 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.89x = 1,991.85 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.89x = 803,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,591.96/1,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.16

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