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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.36, 1,486.04 and 827.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.36, 1,486.04 and 827.19 is: 1,142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.36 : 1,486.04 = 827.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.36/1,486.04 = 827.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.36x = 1,486.04 × 827.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.36x = 1,229,233.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,233.29/1,076.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.03

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