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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.43, 2,702.73 and 827.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.43, 2,702.73 and 827.70 is: 1,241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.43 : 2,702.73 = 827.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.43/2,702.73 = 827.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.43x = 2,702.73 × 827.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.43x = 2,237,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,049.62/1,802.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.13

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