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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.05, 1,825.74 and 1,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.05, 1,825.74 and 1,290.60 is: 1,775.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.05 : 1,825.74 = 1,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.05/1,825.74 = 1,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.05x = 1,825.74 × 1,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.05x = 2,356,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,300.04/1,327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.59

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