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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.68, 1,827.77 and 1,183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.68, 1,827.77 and 1,183.55 is: 1,634.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.68 : 1,827.77 = 1,183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.68/1,827.77 = 1,183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.68x = 1,827.77 × 1,183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.68x = 2,163,242.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,242.13/1,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.27

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