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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.88, 1,683.92 and 827.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.88, 1,683.92 and 827.76 is: 1,141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.88 : 1,683.92 = 827.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.88/1,683.92 = 827.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.88x = 1,683.92 × 827.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.88x = 1,393,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,881.62/1,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.70

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