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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.29, 1,753.29 and 827.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.29, 1,753.29 and 827.43 is: 1,142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.29 : 1,753.29 = 827.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.29/1,753.29 = 827.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.29x = 1,753.29 × 827.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.29x = 1,450,724.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,724.74/1,270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.04

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