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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.94, 1,752.09 and 827.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.94, 1,752.09 and 827.10 is: 1,142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.94 : 1,752.09 = 827.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.94/1,752.09 = 827.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.94x = 1,752.09 × 827.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.94x = 1,449,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,153.64/1,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.02

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