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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.43, 1,897.74 and 827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.43, 1,897.74 and 827.60 is: 1,239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.43 : 1,897.74 = 827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.43/1,897.74 = 827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.43x = 1,897.74 × 827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.43x = 1,570,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,556.73/1,267.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.16

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