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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.78, 2,719.18 and 827.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.78, 2,719.18 and 827.03 is: 1,239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.78 : 2,719.18 = 827.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.78/2,719.18 = 827.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.78x = 2,719.18 × 827.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.78x = 2,248,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,843.44/1,813.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.87

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