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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.04, 1,829.46 and 827.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.04, 1,829.46 and 827.76 is: 1,142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.04 : 1,829.46 = 827.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.04/1,829.46 = 827.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.04x = 1,829.46 × 827.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.04x = 1,514,353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,353.81/1,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.87

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