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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.70, 1,487.93 and 828.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.70, 1,487.93 and 828.56 is: 1,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.70 : 1,487.93 = 828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.70/1,487.93 = 828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.70x = 1,487.93 × 828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.70x = 1,232,839.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,839.28/1,077.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.95

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