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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.94, 1,719.44 and 827.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.94, 1,719.44 and 827.16 is: 1,140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.94 : 1,719.44 = 827.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.94/1,719.44 = 827.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.94x = 1,719.44 × 827.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.94x = 1,422,247.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,247.85/1,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.60

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