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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.02, 1,831.14 and 737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.02, 1,831.14 and 737.52 is: 1,017.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.02 : 1,831.14 = 737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.02/1,831.14 = 737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.02x = 1,831.14 × 737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.02x = 1,350,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,502.37/1,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.70

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