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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.90, 1,989.08 and 633.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.90, 1,989.08 and 633.54 is: 948.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.90 : 1,989.08 = 633.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.90/1,989.08 = 633.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.90x = 1,989.08 × 633.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.90x = 1,260,161.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,161.74/1,327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.99

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