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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.94, 2,700.75 and 827.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.94, 2,700.75 and 827.78 is: 1,240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.94 : 2,700.75 = 827.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.94/2,700.75 = 827.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.94x = 2,700.75 × 827.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.94x = 2,235,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,626.84/1,801.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.68

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