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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.10, 1,831.55 and 907.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.10, 1,831.55 and 907.32 is: 1,252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.10 : 1,831.55 = 907.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.10/1,831.55 = 907.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.10x = 1,831.55 × 907.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.10x = 1,661,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,801.95/1,327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.21

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