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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.98, 1,990.50 and 964.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.98, 1,990.50 and 964.35 is: 1,445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.98 : 1,990.50 = 964.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.98/1,990.50 = 964.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.98x = 1,990.50 × 964.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.98x = 1,919,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,538.68/1,327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.46

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