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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.20, 1,487.24 and 828.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.20, 1,487.24 and 828.06 is: 1,143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.20 : 1,487.24 = 828.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.20/1,487.24 = 828.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.20x = 1,487.24 × 828.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.20x = 1,231,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,523.95/1,077.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.26

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