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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.21, 1,893.32 and 829.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.21, 1,893.32 and 829.27 is: 1,243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.21 : 1,893.32 = 829.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.21/1,893.32 = 829.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.21x = 1,893.32 × 829.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.21x = 1,570,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,059.86/1,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.90

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