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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.64, 1,999.08 and 827.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.64, 1,999.08 and 827.64 is: 1,142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.64 : 1,999.08 = 827.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.64/1,999.08 = 827.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.64x = 1,999.08 × 827.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.64x = 1,654,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,518.57/1,448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.12

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