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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.93, 1,991.88 and 354.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.93, 1,991.88 and 354.03 is: 531.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.93 : 1,991.88 = 354.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.93/1,991.88 = 354.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.93x = 1,991.88 × 354.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.93x = 705,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,185.28/1,327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.04

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