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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.40, 1,832.63 and 855.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.40, 1,832.63 and 855.46 is: 1,181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.40 : 1,832.63 = 855.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.40/1,832.63 = 855.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.40x = 1,832.63 × 855.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.40x = 1,567,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,732.80/1,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.06

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