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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.03, 1,484.53 and 827.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.03, 1,484.53 and 827.96 is: 1,141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.03 : 1,484.53 = 827.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.03/1,484.53 = 827.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.03x = 1,484.53 × 827.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.03x = 1,229,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,121.97/1,077.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.21

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