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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.27, 1,670.69 and 821.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.27, 1,670.69 and 821.53 is: 1,232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.27 : 1,670.69 = 821.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.27/1,670.69 = 821.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.27x = 1,670.69 × 821.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.27x = 1,372,513.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,513.67/1,113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.87

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