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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.43, 1,831.85 and 803.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.43, 1,831.85 and 803.46 is: 1,108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.43 : 1,831.85 = 803.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.43/1,831.85 = 803.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.43x = 1,831.85 × 803.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.43x = 1,471,818.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,818.20/1,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.77

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