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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.34, 1,830 and 854.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.34, 1,830 and 854.39 is: 1,177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.34 : 1,830 = 854.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.34/1,830 = 854.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.34x = 1,830 × 854.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.34x = 1,563,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,533.70/1,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.95

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