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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.28, 1,991.82 and 839.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.28, 1,991.82 and 839.84 is: 1,260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.28 : 1,991.82 = 839.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.28/1,991.82 = 839.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.28x = 1,991.82 × 839.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.28x = 1,672,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,810.11/1,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.33

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