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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.80, 1,934.70 and 827.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.80, 1,934.70 and 827.79 is: 1,241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.80 : 1,934.70 = 827.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.80/1,934.70 = 827.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.80x = 1,934.70 × 827.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.80x = 1,601,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,521.17/1,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.69

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