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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.97, 1,991.96 and 1,021.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.97, 1,991.96 and 1,021.79 is: 1,532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.97 : 1,991.96 = 1,021.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.97/1,991.96 = 1,021.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.97x = 1,991.96 × 1,021.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.97x = 2,035,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,364.81/1,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.69

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