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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.40, 1,831.78 and 737.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.40, 1,831.78 and 737.92 is: 1,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.40 : 1,831.78 = 737.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.40/1,831.78 = 737.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.40x = 1,831.78 × 737.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.40x = 1,351,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,707.10/1,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.31

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