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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.40, 2,723.22 and 827.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.40, 2,723.22 and 827.28 is: 1,241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.40 : 2,723.22 = 827.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.40/2,723.22 = 827.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.40x = 2,723.22 × 827.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.40x = 2,252,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,865.44/1,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.66

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