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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.93, 1,976.37 and 1,227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.93, 1,976.37 and 1,227.79 is: 1,832.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.93 : 1,976.37 = 1,227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.93/1,976.37 = 1,227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.93x = 1,976.37 × 1,227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.93x = 2,426,565.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,565.19/1,323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.84

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