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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.97, 2,228.75 and 827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.97, 2,228.75 and 827.50 is: 1,241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.97 : 2,228.75 = 827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.97/2,228.75 = 827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.97x = 2,228.75 × 827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.97x = 1,844,290.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,290.63/1,484.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.97

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