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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.10, 1,831.41 and 737.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.10, 1,831.41 and 737.63 is: 1,017.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.10 : 1,831.41 = 737.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.10/1,831.41 = 737.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.10x = 1,831.41 × 737.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.10x = 1,350,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,893.80/1,327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.93

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