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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.36, 1,831.24 and 855.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.36, 1,831.24 and 855.22 is: 1,179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.36 : 1,831.24 = 855.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.36/1,831.24 = 855.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.36x = 1,831.24 × 855.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.36x = 1,566,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,103.92/1,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.87

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