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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.17, 2,702.77 and 827.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.17, 2,702.77 and 827.35 is: 1,241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.17 : 2,702.77 = 827.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.17/2,702.77 = 827.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.17x = 2,702.77 × 827.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.17x = 2,236,127.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,127.93/1,801.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.49

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