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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.30, 1,827.69 and 827.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.30, 1,827.69 and 827.78 is: 1,141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.30 : 1,827.69 = 827.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.30/1,827.69 = 827.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.30x = 1,827.69 × 827.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.30x = 1,512,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,925.23/1,325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.57

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