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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.66, 1,445.33 and 828.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.66, 1,445.33 and 828.53 is: 1,140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.66 : 1,445.33 = 828.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.66/1,445.33 = 828.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.66x = 1,445.33 × 828.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.66x = 1,197,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,487.90/1,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.84

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