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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.23, 1,831.62 and 737.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.23, 1,831.62 and 737.75 is: 1,018.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.23 : 1,831.62 = 737.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.23/1,831.62 = 737.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.23x = 1,831.62 × 737.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.23x = 1,351,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,277.66/1,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.12

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