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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.46, 1,750.98 and 827.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.46, 1,750.98 and 827.74 is: 1,141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.46 : 1,750.98 = 827.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.46/1,750.98 = 827.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.46x = 1,750.98 × 827.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.46x = 1,449,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,356.19/1,269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.71

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