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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.92, 1,832.55 and 738.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.92, 1,832.55 and 738.44 is: 1,019.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.92 : 1,832.55 = 738.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.92/1,832.55 = 738.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.92x = 1,832.55 × 738.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.92x = 1,353,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,228.22/1,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.06

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