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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.27, 2,056.38 and 827.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.27, 2,056.38 and 827.07 is: 1,141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.27 : 2,056.38 = 827.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.27/2,056.38 = 827.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.27x = 2,056.38 × 827.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.27x = 1,700,770.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,770.21/1,490.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.25

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