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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.21, 2,021.98 and 827.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.21, 2,021.98 and 827.10 is: 1,141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.21 : 2,021.98 = 827.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.21/2,021.98 = 827.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.21x = 2,021.98 × 827.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.21x = 1,672,379.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,379.66/1,465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.39

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