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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.30, 1,995.45 and 1,085.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.30, 1,995.45 and 1,085.58 is: 1,632.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.30 : 1,995.45 = 1,085.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.30/1,995.45 = 1,085.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.30x = 1,995.45 × 1,085.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.30x = 2,166,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,220.61/1,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.05

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