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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.61, 2,803.01 and 827.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.61, 2,803.01 and 827.49 is: 1,241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.61 : 2,803.01 = 827.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.61/2,803.01 = 827.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.61x = 2,803.01 × 827.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.61x = 2,319,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,458.61/1,868.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.27

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