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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.29, 1,866.11 and 827.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.29, 1,866.11 and 827.96 is: 1,240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.29 : 1,866.11 = 827.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.29/1,866.11 = 827.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.29x = 1,866.11 × 827.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.29x = 1,545,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,050.97/1,245.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.72

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