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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.20, 1,954.35 and 827.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.20, 1,954.35 and 827.24 is: 1,141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.20 : 1,954.35 = 827.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.20/1,954.35 = 827.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.20x = 1,954.35 × 827.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.20x = 1,616,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,706.72/1,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.58

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