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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.46, 2,118.76 and 827.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.46, 2,118.76 and 827.15 is: 1,241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.46 : 2,118.76 = 827.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.46/2,118.76 = 827.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.46x = 2,118.76 × 827.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.46x = 1,752,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,519.67/1,411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.64

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