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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.50, 1,977.23 and 1,258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.50, 1,977.23 and 1,258.11 is: 1,873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.50 : 1,977.23 = 1,258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.50/1,977.23 = 1,258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.50x = 1,977.23 × 1,258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.50x = 2,487,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,571.26/1,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.88

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