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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.81, 2,060.07 and 827.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.81, 2,060.07 and 827.24 is: 1,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.81 : 2,060.07 = 827.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.81/2,060.07 = 827.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.81x = 2,060.07 × 827.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.81x = 1,704,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,164.32/1,375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.66

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