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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.14, 1,955.58 and 827.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.14, 1,955.58 and 827.64 is: 1,142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.14 : 1,955.58 = 827.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.14/1,955.58 = 827.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.14x = 1,955.58 × 827.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.14x = 1,618,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,516.23/1,417.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.10

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