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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.25, 1,954.61 and 827.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.25, 1,954.61 and 827.17 is: 1,141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.25 : 1,954.61 = 827.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.25/1,954.61 = 827.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.25x = 1,954.61 × 827.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.25x = 1,616,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,794.75/1,416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.60

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