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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.70, 1,823.43 and 827.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.70, 1,823.43 and 827.10 is: 1,238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.70 : 1,823.43 = 827.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.70/1,823.43 = 827.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.70x = 1,823.43 × 827.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.70x = 1,508,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,158.95/1,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.53

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