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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.21, 1,485.87 and 827.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.21, 1,485.87 and 827.07 is: 1,141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.21 : 1,485.87 = 827.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.21/1,485.87 = 827.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.21x = 1,485.87 × 827.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.21x = 1,228,918.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,918.50/1,076.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.89

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