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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.40, 1,832.28 and 803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.40, 1,832.28 and 803.76 is: 1,108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.40 : 1,832.28 = 803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.40/1,832.28 = 803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.40x = 1,832.28 × 803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.40x = 1,472,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,713.37/1,328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.64

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