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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.47, 1,822.77 and 1,005.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.47, 1,822.77 and 1,005.57 is: 1,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.47 : 1,822.77 = 1,005.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.47/1,822.77 = 1,005.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.47x = 1,822.77 × 1,005.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.47x = 1,832,922.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,922.83/1,321.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.03

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