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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.64, 2,024.30 and 827.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.64, 2,024.30 and 827.92 is: 1,243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.64 : 2,024.30 = 827.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.64/2,024.30 = 827.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.64x = 2,024.30 × 827.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.64x = 1,675,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,958.46/1,347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.62

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