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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.96, 1,955.28 and 827.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.96, 1,955.28 and 827.64 is: 1,142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.96 : 1,955.28 = 827.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.96/1,955.28 = 827.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.96x = 1,955.28 × 827.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.96x = 1,618,267.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,267.94/1,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.07

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