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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.74, 2,010.39 and 827.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.74, 2,010.39 and 827.07 is: 1,141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.74 : 2,010.39 = 827.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.74/2,010.39 = 827.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.74x = 2,010.39 × 827.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.74x = 1,662,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,733.26/1,456.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.41

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