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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.41, 1,831.68 and 803.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.41, 1,831.68 and 803.52 is: 1,108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.41 : 1,831.68 = 803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.41/1,831.68 = 803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.41x = 1,831.68 × 803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.41x = 1,471,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,791.51/1,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.77

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