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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.40, 1,829.28 and 977.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.40, 1,829.28 and 977.92 is: 1,348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.40 : 1,829.28 = 977.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.40/1,829.28 = 977.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.40x = 1,829.28 × 977.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.40x = 1,788,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,889.50/1,326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.68

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