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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.65, 2,116.80 and 827.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.65, 2,116.80 and 827.19 is: 1,240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.65 : 2,116.80 = 827.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.65/2,116.80 = 827.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.65x = 2,116.80 × 827.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.65x = 1,750,995.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,995.79/1,411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.39

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