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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.31, 1,970.40 and 827.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.31, 1,970.40 and 827.07 is: 1,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.31 : 1,970.40 = 827.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.31/1,970.40 = 827.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.31x = 1,970.40 × 827.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.31x = 1,629,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,658.73/1,316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.05

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