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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.27, 1,722.12 and 828.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.27, 1,722.12 and 828.50 is: 1,143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.27 : 1,722.12 = 828.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.27/1,722.12 = 828.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.27x = 1,722.12 × 828.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.27x = 1,426,764.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,764.70/1,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.91

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