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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.92, 2,105.78 and 827.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.92, 2,105.78 and 827.30 is: 1,141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.92 : 2,105.78 = 827.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.92/2,105.78 = 827.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.92x = 2,105.78 × 827.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.92x = 1,742,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,105.73/1,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.67

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