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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.03, 1,831.34 and 802.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.03, 1,831.34 and 802.75 is: 1,107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.03 : 1,831.34 = 802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.03/1,831.34 = 802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.03x = 1,831.34 × 802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.03x = 1,470,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,108.19/1,327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.82

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