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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.12, 1,987.80 and 838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.12, 1,987.80 and 838.96 is: 1,256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.12 : 1,987.80 = 838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.12/1,987.80 = 838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.12x = 1,987.80 × 838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.12x = 1,667,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,684.69/1,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.62

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