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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.76, 2,116.80 and 1,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.76, 2,116.80 and 1,327.20 is: 1,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.76 : 2,116.80 = 1,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.76/2,116.80 = 1,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.76x = 2,116.80 × 1,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.76x = 2,809,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,416.96/1,413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.20

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