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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.40, 2,063.61 and 827.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.40, 2,063.61 and 827.97 is: 1,242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.40 : 2,063.61 = 827.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.40/2,063.61 = 827.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.40x = 2,063.61 × 827.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.40x = 1,708,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,607.17/1,375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.27

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