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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.36, 1,827.79 and 1,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.36, 1,827.79 and 1,058.72 is: 1,462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.36 : 1,827.79 = 1,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.36/1,827.79 = 1,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.36x = 1,827.79 × 1,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.36x = 1,935,117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,117.83/1,323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.28

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