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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.46, 1,827.36 and 829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.46, 1,827.36 and 829.44 is: 1,242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.46 : 1,827.36 = 829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.46/1,827.36 = 829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.46x = 1,827.36 × 829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.46x = 1,515,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,685.48/1,219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.92

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