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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.77, 1,832.63 and 861.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.77, 1,832.63 and 861.21 is: 1,188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.77 : 1,832.63 = 861.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.77/1,832.63 = 861.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.77x = 1,832.63 × 861.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.77x = 1,578,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,274.98/1,327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.67

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