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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.48, 2,045.68 and 1,327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.48, 2,045.68 and 1,327.48 is: 1,978.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.48 : 2,045.68 = 1,327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.48/2,045.68 = 1,327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.48x = 2,045.68 × 1,327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.48x = 2,715,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,599.29/1,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.61

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