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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.38, 1,827.84 and 827.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.38, 1,827.84 and 827.13 is: 1,141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.38 : 1,827.84 = 827.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.38/1,827.84 = 827.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.38x = 1,827.84 × 827.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.38x = 1,511,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,861.30/1,324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.56

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