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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.96, 1,242.10 and 673.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.96, 1,242.10 and 673.48 is: 1,010.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.96 : 1,242.10 = 673.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.96/1,242.10 = 673.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.96x = 1,242.10 × 673.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.96x = 836,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,531.90/827.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.36

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