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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.56, 1,832.04 and 803.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.56, 1,832.04 and 803.46 is: 1,108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.56 : 1,832.04 = 803.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.56/1,832.04 = 803.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.56x = 1,832.04 × 803.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.56x = 1,471,970.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,970.86/1,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.78

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