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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.36, 1,828.02 and 1,223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.36, 1,828.02 and 1,223.50 is: 1,684.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.36 : 1,828.02 = 1,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.36/1,828.02 = 1,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.36x = 1,828.02 × 1,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.36x = 2,236,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,582.47/1,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.99

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