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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.12, 1,831.36 and 737.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.12, 1,831.36 and 737.65 is: 1,017.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.12 : 1,831.36 = 737.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.12/1,831.36 = 737.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.12x = 1,831.36 × 737.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.12x = 1,350,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,902.70/1,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.92

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