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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.97, 1,517.29 and 828.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.97, 1,517.29 and 828.36 is: 1,248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.97 : 1,517.29 = 828.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.97/1,517.29 = 828.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.97x = 1,517.29 × 828.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.97x = 1,256,860.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,860.27/1,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.17

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