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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.47, 1,954.73 and 827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.47, 1,954.73 and 827.04 is: 1,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.47 : 1,954.73 = 827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.47/1,954.73 = 827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.47x = 1,954.73 × 827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.47x = 1,616,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,635.76/1,416.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.32

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