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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.38, 1,991.07 and 894.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.38, 1,991.07 and 894.84 is: 1,342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.38 : 1,991.07 = 894.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.38/1,991.07 = 894.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.38x = 1,991.07 × 894.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.38x = 1,781,689.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,689.08/1,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.26

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