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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.97, 2,679.76 and 1,327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.97, 2,679.76 and 1,327.27 is: 1,988.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.97 : 2,679.76 = 1,327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.97/2,679.76 = 1,327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.97x = 2,679.76 × 1,327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.97x = 3,556,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,765.06/1,788.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.16

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