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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.44, 1,566.74 and 828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.44, 1,566.74 and 828.76 is: 1,244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.44 : 1,566.74 = 828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.44/1,566.74 = 828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.44x = 1,566.74 × 828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.44x = 1,298,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,451.44/1,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.39

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