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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.25, 1,955.54 and 827.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.25, 1,955.54 and 827.64 is: 1,141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.25 : 1,955.54 = 827.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.25/1,955.54 = 827.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.25x = 1,955.54 × 827.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.25x = 1,618,485.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,485.19/1,417.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.99

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