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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.73, 1,831.46 and 856.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.73, 1,831.46 and 856.25 is: 1,181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.73 : 1,831.46 = 856.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.73/1,831.46 = 856.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.73x = 1,831.46 × 856.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.73x = 1,568,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,183.34/1,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.10

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