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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.52, 1,832.96 and 886.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.52, 1,832.96 and 886.48 is: 1,223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.52 : 1,832.96 = 886.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.52/1,832.96 = 886.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.52x = 1,832.96 × 886.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.52x = 1,624,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,880.01/1,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.99

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