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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.89, 1,832.95 and 803.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.89, 1,832.95 and 803.92 is: 1,109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.89 : 1,832.95 = 803.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.89/1,832.95 = 803.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.89x = 1,832.95 × 803.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.89x = 1,473,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,545.73/1,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.69

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