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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.68, 1,832.02 and 738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.68, 1,832.02 and 738.20 is: 1,018.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.68 : 1,832.02 = 738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.68/1,832.02 = 738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.68x = 1,832.02 × 738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.68x = 1,352,397.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,397.16/1,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.62

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