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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.15, 1,832.06 and 973.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.15, 1,832.06 and 973.07 is: 1,343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.15 : 1,832.06 = 973.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.15/1,832.06 = 973.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.15x = 1,832.06 × 973.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.15x = 1,782,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,717.76/1,327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.27

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