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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.32, 1,828.47 and 827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.32, 1,828.47 and 827.20 is: 1,142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.32 : 1,828.47 = 827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.32/1,828.47 = 827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.32x = 1,828.47 × 827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.32x = 1,512,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,510.38/1,324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.10

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