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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.52, 1,998.68 and 827.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.52, 1,998.68 and 827.52 is: 1,141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.52 : 1,998.68 = 827.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.52/1,998.68 = 827.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.52x = 1,998.68 × 827.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.52x = 1,653,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,947.67/1,448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.82

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