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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.24, 2,164.92 and 827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.24, 2,164.92 and 827.20 is: 1,239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.24 : 2,164.92 = 827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.24/2,164.92 = 827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.24x = 2,164.92 × 827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.24x = 1,790,821.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,821.82/1,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.98

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