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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.39, 1,831.74 and 737.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.39, 1,831.74 and 737.93 is: 1,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.39 : 1,831.74 = 737.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.39/1,831.74 = 737.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.39x = 1,831.74 × 737.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.39x = 1,351,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,695.90/1,327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.31

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