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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.01, 1,829.43 and 827.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.01, 1,829.43 and 827.76 is: 1,142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.01 : 1,829.43 = 827.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.01/1,829.43 = 827.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.01x = 1,829.43 × 827.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.01x = 1,514,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,328.98/1,325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.88

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