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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.41, 1,241.12 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.41, 1,241.12 and 340.12 is: 510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.41 : 1,241.12 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.41/1,241.12 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.41x = 1,241.12 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.41x = 422,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,129.73/827.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.18

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