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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.49, 1,832.45 and 885.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.49, 1,832.45 and 885.23 is: 1,221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.49 : 1,832.45 = 885.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.49/1,832.45 = 885.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.49x = 1,832.45 × 885.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.49x = 1,622,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,126.13/1,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.95

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