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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.76, 2,021.15 and 827.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.76, 2,021.15 and 827.13 is: 1,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.76 : 2,021.15 = 827.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.76/2,021.15 = 827.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.76x = 2,021.15 × 827.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.76x = 1,671,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,749.66/1,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.31

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