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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.72, 1,832.26 and 830.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.72, 1,832.26 and 830.08 is: 1,145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.72 : 1,832.26 = 830.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.72/1,832.26 = 830.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.72x = 1,832.26 × 830.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.72x = 1,520,922.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,922.38/1,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.51

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