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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.94, 1,832.71 and 768.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.94, 1,832.71 and 768.41 is: 1,060.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.94 : 1,832.71 = 768.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.94/1,832.71 = 768.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.94x = 1,832.71 × 768.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.94x = 1,408,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,261.61/1,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.48

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