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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.46, 1,831.68 and 767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.46, 1,831.68 and 767.88 is: 1,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.46 : 1,831.68 = 767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.46/1,831.68 = 767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.46x = 1,831.68 × 767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.46x = 1,406,510.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,510.44/1,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.55

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