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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.54, 2,061.62 and 827.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.54, 2,061.62 and 827.51 is: 1,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.54 : 2,061.62 = 827.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.54/2,061.62 = 827.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.54x = 2,061.62 × 827.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.54x = 1,706,011.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,011.17/1,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.35

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