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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.39, 1,485.11 and 827.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.39, 1,485.11 and 827.26 is: 1,141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.39 : 1,485.11 = 827.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.39/1,485.11 = 827.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.39x = 1,485.11 × 827.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.39x = 1,228,576.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,576.48/1,076.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.39

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