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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.12, 1,832.96 and 884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.12, 1,832.96 and 884.28 is: 1,221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.12 : 1,832.96 = 884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.12/1,832.96 = 884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.12x = 1,832.96 × 884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.12x = 1,620,849.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,849.87/1,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.33

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