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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.12, 2,994.91 and 827.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.12, 2,994.91 and 827.31 is: 1,240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.12 : 2,994.91 = 827.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.12/2,994.91 = 827.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.12x = 2,994.91 × 827.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.12x = 2,477,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,728.15/1,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.65

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