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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.91, 1,831.61 and 862.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.91, 1,831.61 and 862.16 is: 1,189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.91 : 1,831.61 = 862.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.91/1,831.61 = 862.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.91x = 1,831.61 × 862.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.91x = 1,579,133.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,133.87/1,327.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.19

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