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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.95, 1,991.93 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.95, 1,991.93 and 354.15 is: 531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.95 : 1,991.93 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.95/1,991.93 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.95x = 1,991.93 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.95x = 705,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,440.24/1,327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.23

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