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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.44, 1,721.55 and 827.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.44, 1,721.55 and 827.06 is: 1,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.44 : 1,721.55 = 827.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.44/1,721.55 = 827.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.44x = 1,721.55 × 827.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.44x = 1,423,821.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,821.01/1,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.40

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