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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.80, 2,021.70 and 829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.80, 2,021.70 and 829.40 is: 1,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.80 : 2,021.70 = 829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.80/2,021.70 = 829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.80x = 2,021.70 × 829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.80x = 1,676,797.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,797.98/1,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.10

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