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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.94, 1,991.18 and 536.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.94, 1,991.18 and 536.59 is: 804.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.94 : 1,991.18 = 536.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.94/1,991.18 = 536.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.94x = 1,991.18 × 536.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.94x = 1,068,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,451.11/1,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.59

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