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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.95, 2,010.60 and 827.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.95, 2,010.60 and 827.48 is: 1,141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.95 : 2,010.60 = 827.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.95/2,010.60 = 827.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.95x = 2,010.60 × 827.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.95x = 1,663,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,721.24/1,456.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.92

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