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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.04, 1,998.26 and 827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.04, 1,998.26 and 827 is: 1,141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.04 : 1,998.26 = 827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.04/1,998.26 = 827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.04x = 1,998.26 × 827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.04x = 1,652,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,561.02/1,448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.24

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