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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.45, 1,828.02 and 827.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.45, 1,828.02 and 827.21 is: 1,140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.45 : 1,828.02 = 827.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.45/1,828.02 = 827.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.45x = 1,828.02 × 827.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.45x = 1,512,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,159.44/1,325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.87

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