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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.98, 1,992.28 and 597.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.98, 1,992.28 and 597.77 is: 896.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.98 : 1,992.28 = 597.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.98/1,992.28 = 597.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.98x = 1,992.28 × 597.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.98x = 1,190,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,925.22/1,327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.79

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