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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.56, 1,832.55 and 996.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.56, 1,832.55 and 996.95 is: 1,376.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.56 : 1,832.55 = 996.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.56/1,832.55 = 996.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.56x = 1,832.55 × 996.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.56x = 1,826,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,960.72/1,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.18

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