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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.16, 1,511.64 and 827.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.16, 1,511.64 and 827.28 is: 1,237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.16 : 1,511.64 = 827.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.16/1,511.64 = 827.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.16x = 1,511.64 × 827.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.16x = 1,250,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,549.54/1,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.97

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