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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.10, 1,986.60 and 1,181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.10, 1,986.60 and 1,181.30 is: 1,768.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.10 : 1,986.60 = 1,181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.10/1,986.60 = 1,181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.10x = 1,986.60 × 1,181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.10x = 2,346,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,770.58/1,327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.34

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