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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.63, 2,062.42 and 827.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.63, 2,062.42 and 827.69 is: 1,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.63 : 2,062.42 = 827.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.63/2,062.42 = 827.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.63x = 2,062.42 × 827.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.63x = 1,707,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,042.36/1,375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.91

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