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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.53, 1,518.18 and 828.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.53, 1,518.18 and 828.92 is: 1,249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.53 : 1,518.18 = 828.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.53/1,518.18 = 828.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.53x = 1,518.18 × 828.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.53x = 1,258,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,449.77/1,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.04

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