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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.05, 1,829.43 and 884.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.05, 1,829.43 and 884.79 is: 1,219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.05 : 1,829.43 = 884.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.05/1,829.43 = 884.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.05x = 1,829.43 × 884.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.05x = 1,618,661.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,661.37/1,327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.74

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