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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.54, 1,831.52 and 803.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.54, 1,831.52 and 803.38 is: 1,108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.54 : 1,831.52 = 803.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.54/1,831.52 = 803.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.54x = 1,831.52 × 803.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.54x = 1,471,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,406.54/1,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.37

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