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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.13, 1,831.11 and 737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.13, 1,831.11 and 737.52 is: 1,017.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.13 : 1,831.11 = 737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.13/1,831.11 = 737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.13x = 1,831.11 × 737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.13x = 1,350,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,480.25/1,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.59

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