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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.67, 1,832.21 and 752.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.67, 1,832.21 and 752.78 is: 1,038.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.67 : 1,832.21 = 752.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.67/1,832.21 = 752.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.67x = 1,832.21 × 752.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.67x = 1,379,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,254.68/1,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.85

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