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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.11, 1,827.90 and 827.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.11, 1,827.90 and 827.48 is: 1,142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.11 : 1,827.90 = 827.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.11/1,827.90 = 827.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.11x = 1,827.90 × 827.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.11x = 1,512,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,550.69/1,324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.31

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