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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.88, 1,832.58 and 830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.88, 1,832.58 and 830.60 is: 1,146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.88 : 1,832.58 = 830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.88/1,832.58 = 830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.88x = 1,832.58 × 830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.88x = 1,522,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,140.95/1,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.29

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