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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.88, 1,832.40 and 738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.88, 1,832.40 and 738.40 is: 1,018.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.88 : 1,832.40 = 738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.88/1,832.40 = 738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.88x = 1,832.40 × 738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.88x = 1,353,051.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,051.03/1,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.95

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