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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.26, 1,753.11 and 827.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.26, 1,753.11 and 827.82 is: 1,142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.26 : 1,753.11 = 827.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.26/1,753.11 = 827.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.26x = 1,753.11 × 827.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.26x = 1,451,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,259.52/1,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.49

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