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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.44, 1,785.54 and 827.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.44, 1,785.54 and 827.88 is: 1,141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.44 : 1,785.54 = 827.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.44/1,785.54 = 827.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.44x = 1,785.54 × 827.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.44x = 1,478,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,212.86/1,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.97

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