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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.38, 1,831.74 and 737.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.38, 1,831.74 and 737.94 is: 1,018.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.38 : 1,831.74 = 737.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.38/1,831.74 = 737.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.38x = 1,831.74 × 737.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.38x = 1,351,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,714.22/1,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.33

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