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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.14, 1,828.08 and 827.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.14, 1,828.08 and 827.21 is: 1,241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.14 : 1,828.08 = 827.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.14/1,828.08 = 827.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.14x = 1,828.08 × 827.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.14x = 1,512,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,206.06/1,218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.41

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