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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.50, 1,826.55 and 1,218.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.50, 1,826.55 and 1,218.15 is: 1,676.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.50 : 1,826.55 = 1,218.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.50/1,826.55 = 1,218.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.50x = 1,826.55 × 1,218.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.50x = 2,225,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,011.88/1,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.09

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