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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.25, 1,575.05 and 827.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.25, 1,575.05 and 827.51 is: 1,142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.25 : 1,575.05 = 827.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.25/1,575.05 = 827.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.25x = 1,575.05 × 827.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.25x = 1,303,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,357.61/1,141.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.05

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