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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.09, 1,831.56 and 803.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.09, 1,831.56 and 803.02 is: 1,108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.09 : 1,831.56 = 803.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.09/1,831.56 = 803.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.09x = 1,831.56 × 803.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.09x = 1,470,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,766.14/1,327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.27

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