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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.06, 1,705.60 and 827.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.06, 1,705.60 and 827.42 is: 1,241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.06 : 1,705.60 = 827.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.06/1,705.60 = 827.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.06x = 1,705.60 × 827.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.06x = 1,411,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,247.55/1,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.14

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