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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.37, 1,831.76 and 767.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.37, 1,831.76 and 767.84 is: 1,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.37 : 1,831.76 = 767.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.37/1,831.76 = 767.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.37x = 1,831.76 × 767.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.37x = 1,406,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,498.60/1,327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.61

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