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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.97, 1,987.83 and 1,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.97, 1,987.83 and 1,131.14 is: 1,693.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.97 : 1,987.83 = 1,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.97/1,987.83 = 1,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.97x = 1,987.83 × 1,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.97x = 2,248,504.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,504.09/1,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.20

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