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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.58, 1,831.08 and 1,170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.58, 1,831.08 and 1,170.08 is: 1,613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.58 : 1,831.08 = 1,170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.58/1,831.08 = 1,170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.58x = 1,831.08 × 1,170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.58x = 2,142,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,510.09/1,327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.85

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