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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.32, 1,988.28 and 1,166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.32, 1,988.28 and 1,166.94 is: 1,748.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.32 : 1,988.28 = 1,166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.32/1,988.28 = 1,166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.32x = 1,988.28 × 1,166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.32x = 2,320,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,203.46/1,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.04

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