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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.65, 1,988.55 and 832.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.65, 1,988.55 and 832.45 is: 1,246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.65 : 1,988.55 = 832.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.65/1,988.55 = 832.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.65x = 1,988.55 × 832.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.65x = 1,655,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,368.45/1,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.84

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