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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.45, 1,547.85 and 827.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.45, 1,547.85 and 827.33 is: 1,142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.45 : 1,547.85 = 827.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.45/1,547.85 = 827.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.45x = 1,547.85 × 827.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.45x = 1,280,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,582.74/1,120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.92

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