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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.07, 2,057.73 and 827.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.07, 2,057.73 and 827.95 is: 1,142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.07 : 2,057.73 = 827.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.07/2,057.73 = 827.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.07x = 2,057.73 × 827.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.07x = 1,703,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,697.55/1,491.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.60

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