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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.30, 1,831.74 and 737.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.30, 1,831.74 and 737.89 is: 1,018.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.30 : 1,831.74 = 737.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.30/1,831.74 = 737.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.30x = 1,831.74 × 737.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.30x = 1,351,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,622.63/1,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.32

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