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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.03, 2,057.55 and 827.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.03, 2,057.55 and 827.93 is: 1,142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.03 : 2,057.55 = 827.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.03/2,057.55 = 827.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.03x = 2,057.55 × 827.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.03x = 1,703,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,501.93/1,491.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.50

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