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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.63, 1,720.61 and 827.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.63, 1,720.61 and 827.01 is: 1,141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.63 : 1,720.61 = 827.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.63/1,720.61 = 827.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.63x = 1,720.61 × 827.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.63x = 1,422,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,961.68/1,246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.45

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