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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.90, 1,991.69 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.90, 1,991.69 and 354.08 is: 531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.90 : 1,991.69 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.90/1,991.69 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.90x = 1,991.69 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.90x = 705,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,217.60/1,327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.08

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