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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.08, 1,831.37 and 737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.08, 1,831.37 and 737.67 is: 1,017.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.08 : 1,831.37 = 737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.08/1,831.37 = 737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.08x = 1,831.37 × 737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.08x = 1,350,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,943.02/1,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.98

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