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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.15, 1,993.82 and 1,274.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.15, 1,993.82 and 1,274.87 is: 1,915.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.15 : 1,993.82 = 1,274.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.15/1,993.82 = 1,274.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.15x = 1,993.82 × 1,274.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.15x = 2,541,859.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,859.91/1,327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.28

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