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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.41, 1,831.80 and 737.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.41, 1,831.80 and 737.93 is: 1,018.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.41 : 1,831.80 = 737.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.41/1,831.80 = 737.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.41x = 1,831.80 × 737.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.41x = 1,351,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,740.17/1,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.33

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