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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.23, 1,831.61 and 767.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.23, 1,831.61 and 767.75 is: 1,059.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.23 : 1,831.61 = 767.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.23/1,831.61 = 767.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.23x = 1,831.61 × 767.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.23x = 1,406,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,211.34/1,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.51

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